Nasoloda means delight in Ukrainian and this cowl is a pure joy to make to the last stitch.

It is worked in a modified version of the linen (seed) stitch – both the main part and the ribbing. Just a few stitches worked in an unusual way change the look of this well-known stitch pattern to create an amazing texture and eye-catching colorwork.

Experiment with the number of colors used as well as the sequence of the color rows to create a multitude of unique cowls!

MATERIALS

• Yarn: Malabrigo Rios; worsted weight; 210 yards / 192 m per 100 g skein; 100% Superwash Merino Wool
• Hook: US size I-9 (5.5 mm) for main part and H-8 (5 mm) for ribbing
• Yarn needle to weave in ends

YARDAGE
One skein each in shades 036 Pearl (MC) and 280 Gemini (CC)

GAUGE
17 sts x 15 rows = 4’’ x 4’’ (10 cm x 10 cm) in st patt

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
25’’ (63.5 cm) in circumference, 10½’’ (27 cm) tall

The pattern is written for one size. You can make your cowl longer by working more row PRs and wider by working more st PRs (the st count should be a multiple of 4).

★ The pattern has been professionally tech edited.
★ Language: English (US crochet terms)

I create new crochet stitches to show a quieter, softer side of crochet: calm, simple, and casual. My patterns may look unusual at first only because the technique is new to you, just like your first chain or single crochet once was. After a little practice, it feels easy and natural.

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