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DETAILS
This cowl is the perfect all-the-time accessory! A fun and engaging knit with lots of squish that looks like an asymmetrical triangle shawl when worn, but it only takes a fiddle-free second to throw it on as the finish to every outfit! If you struggle styling shawls - then this cowl may be just the answer for you! It is knit flat sideways, on the bias, and then seamed up the back neck after blocking. This cowl utilizes Half-Fishermen’s Rib for the ultimate squish fabric and to create a really fun play on stripes!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference - 26”/66 cm
Center Depth - 23.75”/60.5 cm
Back Neck Depth - 12”/30.5 cm

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

2 colors of Sport Weight 100% wool yarn, approximately 90 g/360 yds each

SUGGESTED YARN
For this cowl I turned to the color magic of Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool! I kept things simple by choosing two colors to stripe within the squishy ribbed fabric, letting the slow color changes of the yarn do all the work.

Spincycle Yarns - Dyed in the Wool (200 yds/50 g)
Yarn A - 2 skeins Valley Girl (purple)
Yarn B - 2 skeins Light Years (aqua)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Size US 2/2.75 mm (24”/60 cm circular needle or longer, recommended)

Cord length is not crucial since this piece is worked flat.
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.)

NOTIONS
Scissors, tapestry needle and a row counter is recommended

GAUGE
Pre-Blocking: 27 sts & 54 rows = 4”/10 cm
Post Blocking: 26 sts & 52 rows = 4”/10 cm
Measured over Half-Fishermen’s Rib knit flat.

TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
Long tail cast on
Increasing
Knitting
Slipping stitches
I-cord edge
Half-fishermen’s rib
Increasing in Half-fishermen’s rib
Decreasing in Half-fishermen’s rib
I-Cord bind off
Seaming

YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS
Click here to be directed to a pdf with some yarn substitution ideas! These yarns have not all been tested, so we can not guarantee their outcome, but we do hope they provide a jumping off point for inspiration!