The alternating stitch patterns and colors in this fun, quick to knit unisex cowl are meant to evoke the striations of the mineral layers in the hills of the Painted Desert. The Owl Rock layer is a member of the Chinle Formation, which gaves its name to my Chinle Cowl pattern, of which this is a variation.

The Chevron Welt Fantastic biases the fabric to let the other seed stitch layers ripple.

Sizes
S (M, L)

Finished Measurements
Height: 11½ (11½, 14¾) in / 29.5 (29.5, 37.5) cm
Circumference: 22¼ (27¼, 52) in / 56.5 (69.5, 132) cm

Yarn
Anzula Croquet, 50% merino, 50% Tussah Silk (230 yds / 210 m per 4.06 oz /115g); 1 (1, 2) skein(s) C1; 1 skein C2; 73 (125, 297) yds / 67 (114, 272) m C1; 59 (73, 187) yds / 54 (67, 171) m C2.
Shown in Watermelon (C1) and Au Natural (C2) in Size M.

Needles
US6 / 4mm, or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
17.75 sts and 36 rounds = 4in / 10 cm in pattern stitches (blocked)

Notions
minimum (1) stitch marker for beginning of round, yarn needle

Skills
working in the round, increases, decreases, changing colors at beginning / end of rounds