This pattern is all about fun. This fast and fabulous cowl is just for you. Simple stitches come together in unique and surprising ways to create something both fun and unexpected in this easy accessory. It is the perfect transitional piece for your wardrobe-- a light layer that will add color and flair to any outfit! This bandana-style cowl is unlike any you’ve knit before. It’s full of bite-sized sections filled with stitches that are easy to work, and unique construction to keep things interesting. What to expect:This design was created to bring JOY to your needles by playing with color and simple textures. It will also help guide your knitting skills to the next level. There are video tutorials and diagrams to help along the way. It’s an intermediate pattern, but Lisa K Ross (the designer) loves helping adventurous beginners level up! She wants this to be a HAPPY new accessory, and a knitting experience that is SIMPLY FUN! This printed pattern includes a code for a digital copy. You download this from Ravelry. Needles:US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles, or as required to meet gauge; 32”/80cm or similar length recommended AND an extra set of circular needles of equal or smaller gauge Gauge:23 sts and 46 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch before blocking22 sts and 36 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch after blocking(NOTE: If wet-blocking a swatch, you can pin it in place, but do not stretch it aggressively like you would for a shawl. Gauge is not crucial, but it will affect finished dimensions and yardage.) Notions:Required: 2 removable stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needleOptional: blocking pins, wires, and mats Yarn Requirements:Fingering weight yarn in 5 colors; 3 dark (C1-C3) and 2 light (C4-C5) solid or semi-solids recommended; suggested yardage includes 20% more than what was used in the sample to account for swatching and gauge differencesC1: 79 yds / 72 mC2: 78 yds / 72 mC3: 89 yds / 82 mC4: 64 yds / 59 mC5: 64 yds / 59 m The sample for this design uses SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock. This project also works great with stash and leftover yarns! Included is information on arranging your colors for beautiful results. Colour advice: This design was created to highlight five colors of solid or semi solid fingering weight gradient yarn. This can be a set of one hue OR a variety of colors (such as the sample) that include 3 dark tones and 2 light tones. If you are stash diving or using leftovers, take a picture of your colors with a black/white filter and arrange them with C1-C3 as the dark colors and C4-C5 as the light colors (see photo to the right). If you have 3 light colors and 2 dark colors, I recommend arranging them in the opposite order. Here is the amount needed for each color. The amounts include my recommendation for 20% more that was used in the sample.
