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![Copper on Sock Perfection Knit by Nancy](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/902376669/Nancy_s_Diamond_Twist_Cowl_in_Copper_small2.jpg)
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![Purple Iris on Sparkly Merino Sock Knit by Marion](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/902358233/IMG_3861_small2.jpg)
![Copper on Sock Perfection Knit by Nancy](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/902358796/Nancy_s_Diamond_Twist_Cowl_in_Copper_small2.jpg)
![Purple Iris on Sparkly Merino Sock Knit by Marion](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/902358788/IMG_3879_small2.jpg)
![Copper on Sock Perfection Knit by Nancy](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/902358795/Nancy_s_Diamond_Twist_Cowl_in_Copper_2_small2.jpg)
![Copper on Sock Perfection Knit by Nancy](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/902358801/Nancy_s_Closeup_small2.jpg)
![Purple Iris on Sparkly Merino Sock Knit by Marion](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/902358794/IMG_3882_small2.jpg)
![Copper on Sock Perfection Knit by Nancy](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/902358809/finished_-ready_to_bloc_small2.jpg)
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![Purple Iris on Sparkly Merino Sock Knit by Marion](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/902353394/IMG_3879_small2.jpg)
![Copper on Sock Perfection Knit by Nancy](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/902353390/Nancy_s_Diamond_Twist_Cowl_in_Copper_small2.jpg)
![Purple Iris on Sparkly Merino Sock Knit by Marion](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/902353392/IMG_3861_small2.jpg)
![Copper on Sock Perfection Knit by Nancy](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/902353678/finished_-ready_to_bloc_small2.jpg)
![Copper on Sock Perfection Knit by Nancy](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/902353395/Nancy_s_Diamond_Twist_Cowl_in_Copper_2_small2.jpg)
![Copper on Sock Perfection Knit by Nancy](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/902353393/Nancy_s_Closeup_small2.jpg)
![Purple Iris on Sparkly Merino Sock Knit by Marion](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/902353398/IMG_3882_small2.jpg)
![Diamond Twist Cowl in Copper on Sock Perfection - Knit by Nancy](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/787555836/Nancy_s_Diamond_Twist_Cowl_in_Copper_small2.jpg)
![Diamond Twist Cowl in Purple Iris on Sock Perfection - Knit by Marion](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/787555839/IMG_3879_small2.jpg)
![Diamond Twist Cowl in Purple Iris on Sock Perfection - Knit by Marion](https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/787555834/IMG_3884_small2.jpg)
![Diamond Twist Cowl in Purple Iris on Sock Perfection - Knit by Marion](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/787555830/Marion_s_Diamond_Twist_Cowl_with_Purple_Iris_Fotor_small2.jpg)
![Diamond Twist Cowl in Copper on Sock Perfection - Knit by Nancy](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/787555837/Nancy_s_Closeup_small2.jpg)
![Diamond Twist Cowl in Copper on Sock Perfection - Knit by Nancy](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/787555847/finished_-ready_to_bloc_small2.jpg)
![Diamond Twist Cowl in Copper on Sock Perfection - Knit by Nancy](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/787555829/Diamond_Twist_Cowl_in_Copper_Fotor_small2.jpg)
![Diamond Twist Cowl in Van Gogh's Starry Night on Sparkly Merino Sock - Knit by Carla](https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/CarlaPurpleLamb/787555831/Diamond_Twist_Cowl_Fotor_this_one_small2.jpg)
Diamond Twist Cowl
The Diamond Twist Cowl works equally well with a single skein of sock-weight yarn, with two alternating colorways, or with a set of eight 20 gram mini skeins. It’s a great pattern for conversational knitting or knitting while watching a movie.
Any skein of smooth sock-weight/fingering-weight yarn will work, but if you are looking for some new yarn, please consider using a skein of yarn from my hand-dyed yarn shop, Purple Lamb Fiber Arts.
It’s appropriate for an advanced beginner and beyond. You’ll need to be able to do the following:
- Join in the Round
- Knit
- Purl
- YO - yarn over
- K2tog - knit 2 stitches together as one
I have included links to several helpful videos for joining in the round without a gap and two different bind-offs.
There are also specific instructions for how to use the pattern for eight mini skeins.
I included gauge to give an idea, but it doesn’t really matter for this pattern. I designed the cowl to be loose around the neck rather than tight, so there’s a lot of give in either direction.
I had two excellent knitters test knit this pattern and give me their feedback, which has been incorporated. You can see their photos as well as mine.
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- First published: May 2021
- Page created: May 27, 2021
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