Our second version of our Hand in Hand Cowl pattern continues the celebration of yarns that work well together. This cowl is a deceptively simple two-color garter stitch piece with a touch of shaping that allows it to sit just right around your neck -- perfect for your stash of lightweight and fluffy yarns!

SAMPLES SHOWN
Hot Pink: Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool in color Pinky Swear (MC) and Dimond Laine Birdie in color Pop Rocks (CC). Shown in the 13.5” length.

Neon Yellow: Dimond Laine Elmer Fingering in color Sweatshirt (MC) and Dimond Laine Birdie in color Fetch (CC). Shown in the 20.5” length.

SIZES
Two lengths: 13.5” (20.5”).

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 26” circumference at bottom tapering to 18” circumference at top x 13.5 (20.5)“ tall.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Please note these are yarn estimates. The amount used will depend on your yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make.

MC: Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool (100% American wool; 200 yards per 50 grams) OR Dimond Laine Elmer Fingering (80% merino, 20% cashmere; 205 yards per 50 grams); 1 (2) skein(s).

CC: Dimond Laine Biride (74% alpaca, 26% silk; 328 yards per 50 grams); 1 (1) skein.

OR

Fingering-weight yarns in the following amounts:

MC: 165 (250) yards / 150 (228)m,
CC: 145 (175) yards / 132 (160)m.

NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested.

Gauge Needle: US 5 (3.75mm) 16” / 40cm circular needles.

Smaller Needle (optional, for bind-off): US 4 (3.5mm) 16” / 40cm circular needle, or one size smaller than Gauge Needle.

TOOLS
BOR marker, darning needle.

GAUGE
Approx. 20 stitches and 26 rounds in two-color garter stitch in the round, using Gauge Needle, blocked.