★ Pops of color, with a unicorn

This cowl brings a rainbow of color with a self striping yarn and a sweet unicorn theme. It’s knit in the round, simple knit and purl only, with the colors doing all the fun work.

Prefer crochet? There’s a crochet version too.

✨ What makes it work

• Just knit and purl. Simple stitches, big color payoff.
• Self striping magic. The gradient yarn makes the rainbow for you.
• One size. A cozy 10” x 12” cowl.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Chroma Worsted, WeCrochet (worsted, 198 yds/100g), 1 ball each, about 400 to 450 yds total. Colors shown: Groovy and Grey
• Needles: US 8 (5mm) circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
• Tools: Removable Stitch Markers · Yarn Needle · Scissors

⭐ Good to know

• Size: One size, 10” x 12”
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Gauge: 18 sts and 23 rows = 4” x 4” in stockinette
• Terms: US knitting terms

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Briana

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