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Desert Sunrise is inspired by a trip I took to Joshua Tree in the spring. There is nothing more beautiful than waking up to a sunrise over the desert surrounded by rock and cactus. This cowl uses a mix of color and texture to give the feel of being in the desert during sunrise. A quick and easy cowl meant for knitters new to colorwork with a bit of fun texture added in.

Finished Measurements:
Height: 10” (25.5 cm)
Circumference: 28” (71 cm)

Yarn:
MC: 440yd (402m) 100g Fingering or Sport weight yarn
CC: 285yd (260m) 71g Fingering or Sport weight yarn
Yardage listed includes a swatch and 10% buffer added

Suggested Yarns:
MC: Quince & Co.- Finch, 221yd (202m) 50g 100% American Wool, 2 Skeins
Glacier & Canvas used in samples
CC: Spincycle Yarn- Dyed in the Wool, 200yd (182m) 50g 100% Superwashed American Wool, 2 Skeins
Shades of Earth & Twilight Shades used in samples

Needle Size:
US 3 (3.25 mm) 16” circulars stockinette and Joshua Tree texture motif
US 5 (3.75 mm) 16” circulars for Desert Sunrise colorwork motif

Gauge:
24 sts x 26 rnds = 4” in stranded colorwork, knit in the round blocked on US 5 (3.75 mm)
24 sts x 35 rnds = 4” in stockinette/texture stitch knit in the round blocked on US 3 (3.25 mm)
Gauge is not crucial for this project but will affect final measurements and yardage
If you knit tightly in colorwork it is recommended that you go down 1-2 needle sizes to avoid changes in gauge

Notions:
Crochet hook, waste yarn for provisional cast on, stitch markers, tapestry needle, extra set of needles for Kitchener stitch, blocking wires & pins, fishing line or embroidery thread for lifelines (optional)

Techniques Included:
Provisional Cast On
Knitting in the round
Using more than one color
Colorwork knitting
Knit 1 long stitch
Kitchener Stitch in the round

I am aware everyone has different yarn budgets and some may not be able to afford the yarn I knit with. Included in the patterns and below is a small list of affordable yarns that would look amazing in this pattern.
Main Color - Fingering weight
Knit Picks- Stroll $5.99/231 yds = $0.02/yd
Cascade Yarn- Heritage Sock $11.50/437 yds = $0.02/yd
Cascade Yarns- 220 Fingering $5.50/273 yds = $0.02/yd
Quince & Co.- Finch $10/221 yds = $0.04/yd
Quince & Co.- Tern $10/221 yds = $0.05/yd

Main Color - Sport weight
Cloudborn- Superwash Merino Sport Twist $4.49/200yds = $0.02/yd
Knit Picks- Wool of the Andes Sport $3.79/137 yds = $0.02/yd
Cascade Yarn- 220 Sport $5.50/164 yds = $0.03/yd
Cascade Yarns- 220 Superwash Sport $6.50/136 yds = $0.04/yd
Quince & Co.- Chickadee $10/181 yds = $0.5/yd

Contrast Color - Fingering weight
Queensland Collection- Perth $12.50/437 yds = $0.02/yd
Knit Picks- Chroma Fingering $11.99/396 yds = $0.03/yd
Queensland Collection- Cassowary $13.95/380 yds = $0.03/yd
Malabrigo- Arroyo $19.20/335 yds = $0.05/yd
Schoppel Wolle- Zanderball Crazy $23.95/460 yds = $0.05/yd

Contrast Color - Sport weight
Berroco Millefiori Light$16/350 yds = $0.04/yd
Cascade yarns- Longwood Sport Stripe $15.5/273 yds = $0.05/yd
Cascade Yarns- Venezia Sport Miltis $18/307 yds = $0.05/yd
Schoppel Wolle- Ambiente $13.5/170 yds = $0.07/yd
Malabrigo- Finto $15.49/200 yds = $0.07/yd