Building on the ideas in the Positive Space hat, the Positive Space Cowls have a vibrant motif, accentuated by the switching of color dominance. The result is an eye-catching accessory, fun to knit and beautiful to wear!

At first glance, a seasoned knitter may assume that this pattern uses double knitting. Rather than deploy that technique, I designed this pattern to use a provisional cast on and pretty purl bumps to create two seams. The result is a pattern that is approachable for all levels of knitters, yielding a finished piece that looks far more complicated than it is!

This pattern offers instructions for two different cowls: a Double Wrapped version and a Pullover option. The sizes are as follows:

Double Wrapped Cowl:
51” (130cm) circumference
5.5” (14cm) height

Pullover Cowl:
20” (51cm) circumference
6.5” (17cm) height

Malabrigo Sock yarn was an easy choice for this design. Each skein is 100% merino, soft as a kitten and a generous 440 yards (400 meters). I chose Impressionist Blue and Natural for my two samples and used Fucsia as a splash of color for the Pullover cowl.

My gauge for this project was 33 sts and 36 rows / 4 in (10 cm). At this tension, I was able to produce the Double Wrapped Cowl with just one skein of each color, but had a scant amount remaining. To account for variations in gauge and yardage, I recommend two skeins of each color to make the Double Wrapped version.

The Pullover Cowl only requires 50 grams of each color. Which means two skeins of each color will yield both cowls!

You’ll also need these tools to complete the project:
To work in the round:
Two 32” US 4 (3.5mm) needles for the Double Wrapped Cowl
Two 24” US 4 (3.5mm) needles for the Pullover Cowl
Marker to indicate beginning of round
Darning needle
3.5mm crochet hook for provisional cast on
Waste yarn or long plastic tube to hold stitches