As winter fades away, sweet blooms and new growth pop up everywhere. The Floral Fade cowl is a celebration of the joyful transition from winter to spring.

Worked in a gradient of mini-skeins, this little cowl is a delightful project for color-play. This pattern includes simple instructions to help you transition from one lovely miniskein to the next. Worked seamlessly from the top down, this cowl is first worked flat, primarily in garter stitch. Then, the cowl is joined in the round and worked in reverse stockinette. To reduce the number of purl stitches, the Floral Fade is worked inside out. Finally, a lace border adds a touch of sparkle to this dazzling little accessory. As you pack away your winter coat, grab knitting needles and get ready for spring with the Floral Fade.

SIZE
ONE SIZE

YARN
Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply Toes
100% Superwash Merino Wool; 133 yd/1.3 oz (121 m/38 g) skeins

One skein each of 3 colors, shown in Hollyhock (Color 1), Ergosphere (Color 2), and Foxglove (Color 3).

Or approximately 95 yards/90 meters of fingering weight yarn in Color 1, 130 yards/120 meters in Color 2, and 105 yards/100 meters in Color 3.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Neck Opening: 20”/50 cm
Front Length: 20½”/51.5 cm
Back Length: 8½”/21.5 cm

NEEDLES
US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, 20”/50 cm long, or size to obtain gauge

GAUGE
Blocked: 24 stitches and 34 rows = 4”/10 cm square in garter stitch, worked flat.
Unblocked: 28 stitches and 44 rows = 4”/10 cm square in garter stitch, worked flat.

Blocked: 24 stitches and 30 rounds = 4”/10 cm square in stockinette stitch, worked in the round.
Unblocked: 28 stitches and 34 rounds = 4”/10 cm square in stockinette stitch, worked in the round.

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but will affect yardage and finished size if different from above.

TOOLS
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

SKILLS
Knitting in the round, basic lace