Here is a stash-busting, stocking stuffing, super cozy cowl to knit now for yourself and again in different shades for holiday giving—the perfect chill chaser for anyone on your list and a great teacher gift, too. Its intricate patterning and texture hold a little secret—in real life, it is extremely quick, easy, and entertaining to work in the round using two or three colors; it’s the perfect sideline knitting project, even the second and third time. Pattern includes instructions for two lengths and several color arrangements. Suggested Yarns: Stone Soup DK, Better Breakfast DK, Kent DK, or any soft, lofty sport yarn that knits to pattern gauge Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement. Finished Size: 26(54) inches in circumference and 7.5 inches in depth (blocked) Yarn Requirements: 100(200) yards of one main color and 55(110) yards each of two contrasting colors Note: yardage stated is for pattern as written; changes in color arrangements may cause actual yardage to vary. Gauge: 19 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles (unwashed, unblocked) Needles: size 8US (5.0 mm) 24(32)-inch circular needle (or size to obtain correct gauge) size 6US(4.0 mm) 24(32)-inch circular needle (or 1.0 mm smaller than gauge needle)