Cowboy Illusion by Kellie Nuss

Cowboy Illusion

Knitting
March 2015
Sport (12 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in Shadow Blocks pattern
US 1 - 2.25 mm
275 yards (251 m)
One size - 21" around, 6-12" wide
English
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Looking for some cowboy flair combined with modern style that I could wear anywhere, I thought of this shape. It’s circular, like a cowl, but has a point, like a bandanna, yet has no knot to tie in the back. It’s deep enough to be worn unfolded, for maximum drape, or folded, to show off both sides of the pattern. Clean vertical stripes
shimmer between subtle shadow-knit blocks, then do something completely different on the back. Have fun, and wear it in every way you can think of!

Finished Size
Approximately 21” in circumference, 6” - 12” wide

Yarn
Sample was made with Bijou Basin Ranch Sport
Weight 100% Yak in colors Navy (DC) and Natural Cream (LC).
150 yds in DC - Sport weight
125 yds in LC - Sport weight

Needles
2.5 mm (US #1)

Notions
Tapestry Needle

Gauge
28 sts and 48 rows = 10 cm (4”) in Shadow Blocks

Skills Required
• Strong familiarity with charts
• Familiarity with increases and decreases in
pattern

This pattern is available as a charted pattern with written instructions. It is part of the Next Level Knit-Along at EduKnit in 2015: Come stretch your knitting skills, one pattern at a time. Find out more at EduKnit.com/NextLevel.