Introducing Boxing Bears – a sweet, cozy cowl, perfect for taking off a seasonal chill, stylishly filling a neckline, or both! Simple knits and purls create alternating stockinette and garter “boxes” that grow discreetly and gradually from top to bottom thanks to increases tucked into their margins. Born initially of my yarn explorations (Semilla Grosso by BC Garn is fantastic!), this design quickly found a life of its own. Serendipity I’d say. Enjoy!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
One size – 12½“/ 31.8 cm height by 21¼”/ 54 cm circumference at upper edge and 28¼“/ 71.8 cm circumference at lower edge.

MATERIALS
Yarn
Shown in Semilla Grosso by BC Garn (100% organic wool; 87 yds/ 80 m per 50g skein); Silver (#101); 3 skeins, or for comparable yarn approximately 260 yds/ 240 m. I always have additional yarn on-hand for swatching.

Needles
• 16”/ 40 cm US8/ 5.0mm circular, or size to obtain gauge
• 16”/ 40 cm US9/ 5.5mm circular (one size larger than above)

Notions
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• T-pins for blocking

GAUGE (after blocking)
• 17 sts and 28 rows = 4”/ 10.2 cm in Stockinette stitch

SKILLS REQUIRED
Long-tail CO, circular knitting, increases (kfb), and blocking.

4 page pdf includes pattern instructions, photographs, schematics, tutorial links, and definitions for relevant abbreviations.