Versatile Spiral Cowl by Emily McNeil

Versatile Spiral Cowl

Knitting
September 2017
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches = 4 inches
in Gauge is not important.
US 7 - 4.5 mm
300 - 400 yards (274 - 366 m)
One size.
English

This is a simple project created with knit and purl stitches -- an easy stretch for beginners, but also meditatively satisfying for more advanced knitters. The shaping is minimal, based around strategically adding the heavier yarn for the last few inches and using a stretchy bind-off.

This piece, living up to its name, can be worn in a number of ways. Wrap it twice around your neck for a snuggly warm cowl, pull it up over your head for an elegantly stylish hood, let it dangle down infinity-scarf style, or pull it down over your shoulders for a light layer of warmth on cool evenings. (Inspired by Loop London’s Cecilia Cowl)

Materials: 100g Fidalgo Artisan Yarn Company Copper Sock (or equivalent fingering-weight yarn), 25g Fidalgo Artisan Yarn Company Silk Shimmer (or equivalent sport-weight yarn)

Recommended Needle Size: US 7 circular needles-24” and one stitch marker (optional)

One size though easily scaled up or down through increasing or decreasing stitch count, as noted in pattern.

Gauge is not important for this pattern.