The pattern now also includes hat2cowl tips for changing a hat pattern into a cowl.

Thread for this pattern - chat, tips and pics: link

Cheating at checkers when you’re playing - that’s naughty.

Cheating at checkers when you’re knitting - that’s just clever.

There are several types of cheating going on here.

• It looks stranded, but you only knit with one colour at a time (and slip the other) which makes it very relaxing to work

• The bottom edge looks a bit like I-cord, but it’s done with a crochet hook and is quick and easy

• The cowl looks shaped, but it’s not - the shape just comes from the construction.

• And the subtle shading comes from a self-striping yarn.

The pattern could also be used to use up leftovers - as it’s double thickness you wouldn’t need to weave in all the ends.

many thanks to the testers:

vhglass
scullybunbun
skyhooked
chicachicacali
eltelaradeixchel