The Checkered Cowl and Warmer are designed with texture, warmth, and style in mind! Directions for the cowl and warmer are given in two sizes: toddler/child and teen/adult. Both are made with a weight category six yarn making each a project that can be completed in an evening!

Gauge for US 15 needles in checkered pattern: 9.5 st.= 4”; 12 rows = 4”

Gauge for US 13 needles in checkered pattern: 10 st.= 4”; 13.5 rows = 4”

Skill Level: Easy

You should be familiar with basic knitting terms, know how to purl and knit and seam two bind off edges together.

Materials

~U.S. 15 (10.00 mm) Straight Knitting Needles (For Cowl ONLY)

~U.S. 13 (9.00mm) Straight Knitting Needles (For Warmer ONLY)

~ Super Bulky Yarn (Weight Category 6)—approximately 100 yards (less for the toddler/child size) for the cowl; approximately 40 yards for the warmer. Super bulky yarns with a good amount of stretch are recommended. Yarns with an acrylic wool blend, such as Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick, tend to have more stretch than 100% acrylic yarn.

~ Three 3/4” buttons (optional for warmer faux button look)

~Tapestry or Wool Needle

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