Inspired by an online community project, this colourwork cowl features stylized sunflower motifs. I wanted to play with the idea of abstracted sunflowers, with a strong contrast, and chose neon yellow and black to symbolize the importance of finding joy, and cultivating your inner light, in the presence of darkness. The matching mitts can be found here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/geometric-sunflo...

Materials:
• One 4.5mm / US size 7 circular needle, 60cm / 24” in length, or size needed to meet the required gauge.
• One 4mm / US size 6 circular needle, 60cm / 24” in length, or one size smaller than needed to meet the required gauge.
• 7 (8) Stitch markers, optional, one of which is used to mark the beginning of round.
• Tapestry needle for sewing in threads.
• Blocking materials.
• Worsted weight yarn in two colours, approximately 140m (160m) / 153yds (175yds) of the Main Colour and approximately 110m (137m) / 120yds (150yds) of the Contrast Colour using Chart 1 and approximately 150m (170m) / 164yds (186yds) of the Main Colour and approximately 126m (142m) / 138yds (155yds) of the Contrast Colour using Chart 2. The sample is worked in Malabrigo Rios - 100% Superwash Merino Wool, 192m / 210yds per 100g, in colourway Fluo (Contrast Colour) and Elle Merino 100% superwash merino wool, 100m / 109yds per 100g in colourway and Black (Main Colour).

Size:
Two sizes: 1 (2). The cowl measures 67cm (76cm) / 26” (30”) in circumference and 26cm / 10” in height using Chart 1 and 33cm / 13” in height using Chart 2. The width of the cowl is easily adaptable by adding multiples of 18 stitches.

Gauge:
19 stitches and 24 rows = 10cm / 4” in stranded knitting, worked with larger needles in the round and blocked. Working to gauge ensures that your knitted item is the correct size and ensures that yardage requirements match those stated in the pattern.