Flicker & Fade by Elizabeth Smith is a fun and easy cowl knit in the round with 2 different size options (short or long) and features 4 colors of Malabrigo Chunky yarn - each color blends into the next, creating a beautiful ombre affect, and the linen stitch pattern in this bulky-weight yarn looks great on either side - I actually prefer the inside fabric, but both look beautiful in this yarn! There is something so inspiring about the mix of these colors together (list of colors I used is below). I immediately thought of the setting sun when I saw them together - and so the name of this cowl was inspired by a sunset-inspired song I was reminded of lately (U2’s Indian Summer Sky): “To lose along the way, The spark that set the flame, To flicker and to fade, On this, the longest day…” Pattern Information: Sizes: short (long) Circumference: 26”/66 (53”/134.5 cm) Gauge: 15 stitches & 27 rounds = 4”/10 cm in pattern Yarn: 4 colors of bulky-weight yarn, each approx 40 (84) yds - for a total of 160 (336) yds - shown in Chunky by Malabrigo (100% Merino; 100g = 100 yds), 1 skein for each color:• Color A: Sunset #96• Color B: Rhodesian #123• Color C: Sealing Wax #102• Color D: Geranio #44 note: you can make 2 short-versions with just 1 skein of each of the 4 colors. Needles & Other Supplies:• Short Version: US 13/9 mm 24”/60 cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge.• Long Version: US 13/9 mm 32”/80 cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge.• 1 stitch marker.• Tapestry needle to weave in ends. This pattern is a PDF that will be fulfilled using the Ravelry LYS program after purchase to ensure payment is made directly to the designer. The PDF will be e-mailed to you upon fulfillment. Please note, this process is done manually during business hours (11am-5pm Pacific Time). If you prefer to purchase the pattern directly from the designer, you can do so here.