The pattern was designed as an entry for the MY PLACE competition by KDD&Co. The yarn, Milarrochy Tweed, with its light and dark speckles, perfectly corresponds with the idea behind this design.

It was inspired by the way our mind influences the way we see the world. If it decides to put a dark filter on our vision, we find ourselves unable to enjoy whatever beauty might surround us. Similarly, it can switch to a bright one and suddenly we can be happy just watching a game of shadows the sunrays play on the windowsill. Like this, we can travel from sad to happy places without even leaving our homes.

The cowl is knitted in the round creating a long tube. Ends are then grafted together using Kitchener stitch while turning one end 180 degrees, creating a seamless moebius stripe.

RECOMMENDED YARN:
Kate Davies Designs Milarrochy Tweed – 70% Wool, 30% Mohair; 100m / 109yds per 25g ball

Yellow/Black version:
A - Bruce: 4 x 25g balls
B - Cowslip: 4 x 25g balls

Orange/Black version:
A - Bruce: 4 x 25g balls
B - Buckthorne: 4 x 25g balls

GAUGE:
26 sts and 32 rounds to 10cm / 4in over colourwork in the round (blocked)

NEEDLES:
Gauge-size circular needle (40cm / 16in)
Second gauge-size needle or 2 DPNs (recommended) for picking up stitches from provisional cast on for grafting

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Circumference: 137.5cm / 54.25in
Height: 19cm / 7.5in
Both circumference and height can be easily adjusted by adding or removing pattern repeats.

SKILLS USED:
Provisional cast-on (link to tutorial provided)
Kitchener stitch (link to tutorial provided)
Stranded knitting in the round
Reading a chart