This cowl, crafted with hand-dyed yarns, uses an eye-pleasing “faux isle” technique. This accessory was designed not only for beauty but also with a practical purpose in mind. Rather than hanging loosely about the neck, the top of this cowl fits in the manner of a turtleneck--providing cozy protection from the elements. The neck is loose enough to be comfortable but adequately snug to keep one’s neck warm. The name of this design, Blue Mountain, was inspired by the place I call home--the Blue Ridge Mountains.

This cowl is worked from the bottom up, beginning with a two-color cast on. There is a section of corrugated ribbing around the lower edge, and then the rest of the cowl is knit using a simple two-color chart. Decreases are made in the same way that raglan decreases are worked in a sweater.

Yarn
Color A - 1 skein Hedgehog Merino DK, 100% merino wool, 115g/4oz; 200m/
218yds - Ozone -115.
Color B - 1 skein The Yarn Collective, Bloomsbury DK, 100% merino wool, 100g/3.5oz; 240m/263yds - Copper.
or 210 yds each of 2 contrasting colors of DK yarn.

Measurements
Neck Circumference 18”
Bottom Circumference 36”
Depth 17”

Needles
US 5 Circulars, 32” and 16”