Almaz is a simple pattern, two color cowl with some interesting details, perfect for using stash yarn. The diamond pattern is outlined by a chevron, amplifying the colorwork design, while each side of the colorwork is buffered by two-color linen stitch for added texture. This is a great project for practicing colorwork skills and creating a cozy piece to keep the breeze off your neck. This cowl is worked in the round, in one piece. Knit with The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers very lovely Soka’pii single-ply yarn it’s soft and durable.

Size:
One Size.
13”-33cm tall x 24”-61cm around.

Yarn:
The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers - Soka’pii
100% Rambouillet
50g/248yds
1 skein “Elk Antler” (MC) 1 skein “Paul Newman” (CC)
-or-
an equivalent fingering weight yarn in 250yds for MC and 150yds for CC.

Materials:
US 2-2.75mm circular needle 16” or longer
US 4 - 3.5mm circular needle 16” or longer
Stitch Marker

Gauge:
23sts x 28 rows = 4”-10cm over colorwork pattern, using larger needle.

Techniques Used:
Knitting in the round
Stranded two-color knitting
Knitting from a chart
Linen Stitch