The morning of the first snowfall of the year is magical. We all, adults and children alike, feel a thrill when a glance out the window reveals a world covered in a quiet blanket of white as soft, fluffy flakes float down. As we head out the door, we need warm woolens, yes, but the day calls for something special - a cheery, bright cowl to capture the festive mood and rival the brightness of the winter wonderland that awaits.

Ching Cowl is knit in the round from the bottom up with a stranded colourwork pattern on the body and is suitable for DK weight yarns that block well. Pick out two, three, or more of your favourite colours and make your cowl as subdued or as bright and fun as you like. Choose from two sizes – child or adult.

Suggested Yarns: Tanis Fiber Arts Yellow Label (100% merino, 260 yd/238 m per 4 oz/115 g), small sample is shown in Pink Grapefruit (MC), Jewel (CC1), and Lemongrass (CC2);
Tanis Fiber Arts PureWash DK (100% organic merino, 260 yd/238 m per 4 oz/115 g), large sample is shown in Caramel (MC), Ravine (CC1), and Chris Grey (CC2);
Or other DK weight yarn that knits up to a gauge of 22 sts per 4”/10 cm in stockinette and blocks well.

Sizes: S (L) or Child (or shorter, snug loop for adults) and Adult.

Yardage: 180 (250) yd/165 (230) m total, about 130 (180) yd/ 120 (165) m in MC, remainder in CCs.

Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rnds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette in the round on larger needles.

Suggested Needles: US 6/4.0 mm 16”/40 cm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge;
US 7/4.5 mm 16”/40 cm needles or needles one size up from gauge needle;
US 5/3.75 mm 16”/40 cm circular needles, or needles one size down from gauge needle.

Finished Dimensions: Height: 8 (11)”/ 20 (28) cm;
Circumference: 19.5 (22)”/50 (56) cm.