Fuzzy, colorful fun begins with our Minou yarn. Spun in Italy, this luxurious blend of baby alpaca, merino wool, and nylon will make you fall in love with eyelash yarns. The rich texture of the yarn is paired perfectly with its soft feel and surprising warmth. The Mirror Image Cowl makes the most of 2 balls of Minou, with a colorwork Diamond pattern that pops. Best part? We have a knit and crochet version of this pattern, so choose a hook or needles and get started! Bonus points if you and your crafty bestie make matching cowls.Mirror Image CowlDesigned by Ashley Jane McIntyreDIFFICULTYIntermediateSIZESOne SizeFINISHED MEASUREMENTSCrochet:Circumference: 30”Height: 8½”Knit:Circumference: 31”Height: 7“MATERIALSUniversal Yarn Minou (52% nylon, 40% baby alpaca, 8% merino wool; 50g/158 yds)• 101 Borzoi (B) – 1 ball• 108 Tanager (A) - 1 ballNote: 1 ball each is used for both crochet and knit versions.Hook: US Size H/8 (5 mm)Needle: US Size 10 (6 mm) 16-24” circular, or size needed to obtain gaugeNotions: Tapestry needle, removable stitch markers (for crochet version), stitch markers (for knit version)GAUGECrochet:12 sts x 8 rnds = 4” in Double CrochetKnit:15 sts x 19 rnds = 4” in Diamond Color pattSave time, check your gauge.PATTERN NOTESCrochet:This cowl is crocheted in joined, unturned rounds from the bottom up. You will use stranded colorwork to make the diamond pattern following a color chart.Knit:This cowl is knit in the round from the bottom up using stranded colorwork.
