ABOUT THE PATTERN
The Bamboo Cowl features basic ribbing and Lifted-Over Knot Stitches to evoke the natural lines and segments of stalks of bamboo. The Bamboo Cowl is offered in two sizes – snug around the neck for extra warmth in chilly weather or long for a draped-scarf feel perfect for showing off your knits as the temperature rises. Textured repeat written and charted.

As I learned more about bamboo while researching ways to reduce my carbon footprint, I was inspired to highlight this amazing plant and share what I’ve learned. Bamboo is fascinating. It is the fastest growing plant on earth – growing as much as the height of a small child in a 24-hour period. It is a sustainable and viable replacement for wood in many cases. Plus, due to its rapid growth, bamboo removes more carbon dioxide and releases more oxygen than trees by far.

SIZES
Short Version (Long Version)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Short Version: about 25.5” around by 9” tall (65 cm by 23 cm)
Long Version: about 30.5” around by 8” tall (77.5 cm by 20.5 cm)

MATERIALS
Yarn for Short Version: 200 yds (185 m) DK weight
Sample knit in Brown Sheep Prairie Spun DK in the color Cyprus Leaves and used about 78 g or 200 yards.
Yarn for Long Version: 250 yds (230 m) Sport weight
Sample knit in Mirasol Nuna in the color Key Lime and used about 65 g or 250 yards.
Short Version Needles: Size US 6 (4.00 mm) circular needle for DK weight (or size needed to get gauge)
Long Version Needles: Size US 4 (3.50 mm) circular needle for Sport weight (or size needed to get gauge)
Notions: 7 (10) stitch markers (one unique), tapestry needle

GAUGE
Short Version Gauge: 22 sts and 24 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Pattern after blocking
Long Version Gauge: 26 sts and 28 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Pattern after blocking