This pattern includes: written instructions for a Mobius cast on based on Rita Buchanan’s technique (although any true Mobius cast on of your choice will work), the slip stitch color work pattern in both written and charted format, cast on numbers and Round repeats for two cowl sizes in DK weight yarn, and written instructions for a decorative stretchy K1P1 bind off. Cast on numbers, yarn amounts and sizes for Tosh Vintage and Pashmina are added at the end of the pattern.

Yarn Amounts Needed
Small Cowl in Tosh DK: 68 yds / 62 m Color A (cast on color) and 45 yds / 41 m Color B
Large Cowl in Tosh DK : 135 yds / 123 m Color A (cast on color) and 90 yds / 82 m Color B
Large Cowl in Tosh Vintage: 108 yds / 99 m Color A (cast on color) and 84 yds / 70 m Color B
Large Cowl in Tosh Pashmina: 130 yds / 119 m Color A (cast on color) and 100 yds / 91 m Color B

Type of Needle Needed
40 in / 100 cm circular needle

Skills Used
Mobius cast on
Slip stitch color work
Catching nonworking yarn color when starting a new round

The fascinating color transitions of the Sea Change Cowl are created by combining the simplicity of slip stitch color work with the curious magic of a Mobius cast on. Slip stitch color work is simple to execute because it uses just one color per round. A Mobius cast on creates a twisted loop that grows out in each direction from the center, displaying both sides of a fabric in a unique way.

The Sea Change Cowl was inspired by a timely combination of location, life changes, and beautiful yarn. Watching the sea ebb and flow while on vacation, I was thinking about the changes to come at work as I played with turning some sea and sun colored Madelinetosh DK yarns into “moving on” gifts for several coworkers. A slip stitch pattern that looked interesting on both sides led me to the Mobius cast on so both sides display. Four small cowls quickly flew off the needles. Thinking of Christmas gifts, I chose a different color combination and made a larger size. Next I explored different weight yarns.

Warning, knitting this pattern seems to be just a bit addictive!

The pattern has been tech edited and tested.