Description-
Be proud and show off your peacock colours in this stunning beaded cowl, which can be worn 3 different ways as shown in the pics-

1) Doubled over with zigzag pattern on display
2) Doubled over with double diamond pattern on display
3) Concertina style with those bold stripes on display

It is knitted up in gorgeous jewel tones of bold emerald green and ruby red and studded with rainbow beads. Knitted up in a snuggly merino wool blend it is cosy and soft on the neck.

Construction-
Knitted seamlessly in the round on circular needles

Basic skills needed- Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Knit and Purl Stitch
Knitting in the round
Bead application (full instructions given in pattern)
Following basic chart patterns

Gauge-
17sts = 4’’ (10cm)

Measurements-
Cowl Circumference – Approx 23’’ (59cm) Cowl Length – Approx 13’’ (33cm)

Equipment-
4.5mm (US7) circular needles, 23.5’’ (60cm) long
Small crochet hook (size 1-1.5mm) or small length of wire for bead application
40 Rainbow Beads suitable for knitting projects (centre holes wide enough for aran yarn), readily available online or in craft shops
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Marker

Yarn Used-
Cascade Pacific Aran, 100g, 60% Acrylic 40% Merino Wool, 195m (213yds)
One ball each of-
Colour A – Beet
Colour B – Peacock