Fuyu 冬 - Japanese for winter

This exquisitely soft, richly textured cowl can be worn draped in a long loop or doubled for extra warmth. Its simple slip-stitch pattern disperses the colours of semi-solid and variegated yarns creating a visually captivating mosaic.

Matching hat pattern now available: Yukidama

Finished Measurements

Single-colour (two-colour) version: 132 cm x 15 (16.5) cm/52” x 6” (6.5”) approx.
Measurements taken after light blocking

This cowl’s length and width are easily adjustable - simply CO any even number of sts to gain your desired length (1” = 4 sts), and then knit until you’ve reached your preferred width.

Yarn Requirements

Single-colour version: 255 m/ 280 yds worsted weight yarn approx.

Two-colour version: Main colour (MC/semi-solid yarn) 185m/205 yds; Contrast colour (CC/variegated yarn) 85 m/90 yds approx.

For ideas and additional help, please visit the {stringkitty} Ravelry group!

ERRATA: Slip all sts purlwise, not knitwise