Sometimes you pick up a ball of yarn and your first instinct is to hold it to your cheek. If the next thing you do is close your eyes and purr, you know you’ve found a treasure. That’s what happened when these balls of recycled cashmere landed on my desk.

When there is a chill in the air, this cowl is just what you want to snuggle your chin into. Knit in garter stitch, this is the project you’ll reach for when you just want to chill. Occasional short rows create the flared shape, allowing the cowl to drape gracefully across your shoulders.

Sizes
One Size

Finished Measurements
Circumference at Upper Edge: 25”
Circumference at Lower Edge: 33½”
Length: 11¾”

Yarn Requirements
Fingering weight yarn:
234 yds color A
195 yds color B

Yarn Used for Sample
Purl Soho Echo Cashmere (95% recycled cashmere, 5% other fibers; 236 yds / 50 gr): 1 ball each color.
A: Denim Blue (light)
B: Evening Blue (dark)

Needles
Size 3 US / 3.25 mm circular needle 24” / 60 cm long.
Spare needle size 3 US / 3.25 mm.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions
Size B-3 / 3.25 mm crochet hook, waste yarn, 2 stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Gauge
26 sts and 42 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Garter stitch, after blocking.