I DID IT! I SOLVED THE JOG AT THE END OF THE ROUND! ;) See directions at my other project with this pattern, “Red Cowl for Mrs. Michelin”. ;)

http://www.ravelry.com/projects/truefeather77/midtown-cowl-3

The cowl is ‘seamless’ now, and I love the smooth join! See 2nd photo - I solved this just as I was ending the blue color, and you can see how much smoother it got after that. Both yarns are from the same line, same manufacturer.

Love this pattern, but it’s complex. Have to pay attention. Going to write some tips and tricks, in case someone else could benefit from my struggles. ;)

HELPFUL TIPS:
I’m using a slightly easier way to do the twists, which makes it go faster.

1) Pattern is 4 rows/16 stitches repeat

2) Odd rows (1+3, the working rows) always work 2 stitches at a time -- no straight knitting, and no purling at all

You will always insert the needle first into the stitch that looks knitted, then pick up the second, perhaps a YO or a purl

3) Even rows (2+4, the resting rows) are only straight knitting and purling, single stitches. No double stitches or YOs.

4) I offset the start of the pattern by one stitch, when I changed from the smaller needles (ribbing edge) to the larger needles (pattern stitch). I just started the pattern stitch one stitch before the row marker. That way, the stitches that will spiral (which appear knitted, not purled) grow out of the knitted ribs in the edging, continuously. (see photo) I think it looks cool! ;)

5) I’m using markers every 16 stitches. It causes one little difficulty (you have to move them all over 1 stitch in row 3, move them back in row 4), but they make it easier to know where I am and not lose my place. When I know the pattern better, perhaps I won’t need them.

6) Things to watch out for: remember to check your YOs! If I look away to check the pattern or the stitches between markers, when I come back I sometimes think, “What’s my yarn doing at the front?” and move it back. Then I’m down a YO, and off in my stitch count.

So I give a quick count to each section (between markers) before I move on. Saves tears later. Although it’s really easy to correct in the next row -- just pick up the yarn hanging between the two neighboring stitches, and voilà! A YO.