Depending on your perspective, the stitch pattern in this cowl may make you see hearts, arrows, or both. While I was finishing the cowl the song “Shot Through the Heart” came into my head, and with the song stuck in my head as I bound off I decided that was the perfect name for the pattern.

Shot through the Heart is a simple stranded cowl, with no floats longer than 4 stitches. Cast on and enjoy the fun color changes of Making Tracks LITE as you hum along to the rhythm of your needles.

Yarn
Miss Babs Yummy 2-ply
100% Superwash Merino; 400 yd/3.9 oz (365 m/110 g) skeins
1 skein in main color, shown in Old Gold

and

Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks LITE
100% wool; 200 yd/1.76 oz (182 m/50 g) skeins
1 skein in contrast color, shown in Psychedelic

Or 260 yards/238 meters of fingering weight yarn in main color and 200 yards/182 meters of sport weight yarn in contrast color.

Finished Measurements
Circumference: 25”/62.5 cm
Height: 17”/42.5 cm

Needles
US 6 4.0 mm circular needle, 16”/40 cm long, or size to obtain gauge
US 5 3.75 mm circular needle, 16”/40 cm long, or one size smaller than gauge needle

Gauge
Blocked: 26 stitches and 24 rounds = 4”/10 cm square in stranded stockinette stitch.

Notions
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

This pattern has been professionally tech edited.