KNITTING PATTERN: Betty Cowl Knitting Pattern | Stranded Colorwork Cowl

Please note: This listing is for the KNITTING PATTERN only. You will receive a digital file with instructions on how to knit this cowl.

DESCRIPTION

The Betty Cowl is inspired by 80s ski attire, and was created as a way to have fun with mini skeins. It features pops of bright colors mixed with a traditional nordic design. This cowl is knit in the round as a seamless tube that starts with a provisional cast on. A fun twist is added before the ends are grafted together. The colorwork is charted.

NEEDLES:
Size US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needle — or size necessary to obtain gauge.

YARDAGE:
DK weight yarn
Option 1: 1 MC + 7 Minis
Option 2: 1 MC + 1 CC

OPTION 1 - Minis
MC 260 yes / 237.5 m
Each Mini / Chart Repeat: 41.5 yds / 38 m

OPTION 2 - Single Contrasting Color
MC: 260 yds / 237.5 m
CC: 290 yds / 265 m

SAMPLE YARN USED
Summer Camp Fibers - Marshmallow DK 100% Superwash Merino 246 yds / 100g
MC: Commando
Summer Camp Fibers - Marshmallow DK Mini 100% Superwash Merino 49 yds / 50 g
CC1: Wannab, CC2: Gnarly, CC3: Eat My Shorts! CC4: Boom Box, CC5: Take a Chill Pill!
CC6: Shred, CC7: It’s Cheesy!

NOTIONS:
Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, waste yarn for provisional cast-on, crochet hook.

SIZES:
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Approx. 10” / 25.5 cm wide x 28” / 71 cm circumference.

TECHNIQUES: Knitting, chart reading, provisional cast-on, grafting.


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©2022, Margaret Stauffacher. All rights reserved. This pattern and photos are property of Whimsy North and may not be altered, shared, or sold. You’re welcome to sell finished products made with this pattern, but please credit me: Margaret Stauffacher of Whimsy North and link to my shop www.etsy.com/shop/whimsynorth

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Read more about this hat and its inspiration on my website: www.whimsynorth.com