Directions are included for two sizes of the cowl. The smaller size will fit quite snuggly around the neck, while the larger provides 1 1/2” of positive ease. The design requires eight colors of yarn to work the Fair Isle pattern.

Knitters less experienced with stranded colorwork may be more comfortable working a Faux Isle cowl. A chart for working a Faux Isle cowl is included in the pattern. If knitting this version, be sure to choose two yarns with differing values (use a dark shade coupled with a lighter one). A variegated yarn for the motifs and a darker solid for the background work well together.

Sizes
S, M

Measurements
9 (9) ” high
20 (21½)” circumference

Needles
Size 3 US Circular 18”

Yarn
1 skein each Jamieson & Smith Shetland Spindrift; 100% real Shetland Wool, 25g/.88oz - 155m/170y in the following shades:
Color A: Pebble 127
Color F: Lipstick 575
Color G: Oxford 123

1 skein each Jamieson & Smith 2 ply Jumper Weight; 100% real Shetland Wool, 25g/.88oz - 115m/125y in the following shades:
Color B: FC9 Mix
Color C: FC21
Color D: FC56 Mix
Color E: Natural 1A
Color H: Shade 101

Gauge
28 sts per 4” in stockinette
34 rows per 4” in stockinette