This pattern is inspired from a Japanese textile motif. It’s a 2-color reversible cowl that can be done in either Malabrigo Sock or Malabrigo Arroyo. It combines 2 reversible techniques - Brioche and Double Knitting in the round. I have personally never seen these two techniques together despite being both reversible by nature.

People tend to wear cowls differently and ultimately, the finished dimensions are up to you. You can make the cowl longer or shorter, or double the height, or change up the colors. But you need to have 2 obviously contrasting yarns (which could be a combination between a solid dark or a solid light, or a solid and a variegated yarn), and enough yarn to make this cowl come to life. The two sizes are really just 2 yarn weights (so it depends on the thickness of your choice).

Materials:

• Chiagoo Red Lace Circular Knitting needles 24”(3.00mm/US2.5 for sock weight; 4.00mm/US6 for DK)
• Malabrigo Sock (1 skein-main color, 1 skein- contrast) or Malabrigo Arroyo (1 skein-main color, 1 skein - contrast)
• Stitch markers
• tape measure
• crochet hook for crochet cast on/bind off (optional)

The pattern is a knit along. When you purchase it, you will receive part 1 of the pattern in your email. Part 2 will be sent the week after, and Part 3 will be sent 2 weeks later. The full version will be available on March 1, 2021. If you purchase the yarn from Blue Heron Knittery (LYS from Decorah, IA) or Rows and Roses (LYS from Seneca, SC), you will receive a 25% discount on the pattern. There is a promo going on for this pattern where you can win a 50% gift certificate and you can spend that for future knitting endeavors but only applicable to these 2 yarn stores. Promo period for discount (January 15, 2021-February 28, 2021), end of promo for $50 GC (March 24, 2021)