This joyful cowl is worked seamlessly from top down, with easy and imperceptible German short-row technique. With no stitch markers or yarn overs to keep track of, these short-rows added an elegant shaping and smooth transition to the design.

Materials
Yarn
Approx. 430 yds. (392 meters) of Fingering weight yarn
• 265 yds. (242 meters) in color A
• 165 yds. (150 meters) in color B
Needles
US5 3.75 mm circular needle, 16’’ - 24” 40 - 60 cm long.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
stitch markers, tapestry needle, blocking tools.

Gauge
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches 10 cm
in Stockinette stitch, after blocking

Sizing
20”/ 50 cm circumference at top opening;
42”/ 106 cm circumference at lace bottom opening;
23”/ 58 cm height at center.

Knitting techniques used
Cast on
Slip Marker
Knit
Purl
Slip, Slip, Knit
Knit 2 Together
German Short Rows (Turn-Slip-Pull)