Midnight Skulls Cowl
A stranded colorwork cowl featuring a bold skull motif, knitted in the round with a ribbed edge. Graphic and a bit punk, and it wears just as well in January as it does in October.

The pattern includes full charts and written instructions for the colorwork, so you can work from whichever suits you.

Pattern Details
Skill level: Confident beginner, comfortable knitting in the round. Full charts and written instructions for the design are included
Construction: Knitted in the round
Size: One size: 22 inches / 56 cm circumference, 8.5 inches / 21.5 cm high
Needles: 5mm, 16 inch / 40 cm circular
Tension: 19 sts x 23 rounds = 4 x 4 inches / 10 x 10 cm in stranded stockinette on 5mm needles, after blocking
Yarn: Aran weight in two contrasting colours. Shown in Ístex Léttlopi in Black Sheep Heather and Light Beige Heather. Any Aran weight yarn with good stitch definition works beautifully
Techniques: Stranded colorwork, ribbing

Notes
For yarn substitutions, an Aran weight wool or wool-blend with good stitch definition will give the best results for the colorwork section.