This cosy cowl is a lovely spring accessory to add to your knit list this season. The stranded colourwork motif is inspired by the symbol for Ūsiņš, the Latvian deity associated with spring, light and bees. For those new to stranded colourwork this cowl is a fun, challenging project.

For more advanced knitters this might make a good TV knit or a quick knit project perfect for a last minute gift. Cast on this project and make the springlight cowl while you wait for the actual spring light to appear.

We designed this cowl for use with the ‘&make DK’ yarn from The Fibre Company, but it would also work well with any other DK to light worsted weight yarn.

Yarn Requirements & Sizes
Sizes: Small (Large)
Dimensions: 49cm (63cm) circumference, 20cm (25cm) height
1 (2) 50g ball of &make DK yarn in main colour (MC)
1 (1) 50g ball of &make DK yarn in contrast colour (CC)
Or
100m (160m) approximately of DK or light worsted yarn in main colour
35m (55m) approximately of DK or light worsted yarn in contrast colour

Note: Multiple testers managed to get 2 small size cowls from one ball of each colour of &make DK by switching the main colour and contrast colour

Needles & Notions
3.5mm circular needles with a 40cm (50-60cm) cord (or size needed to obtain gauge)
4mm circular needles with a 40cm (50-60cm) cord (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Gauge/Tension
23 sts and 26 rows per 10 cm in colour work pattern on 4mm needles