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This mosaic bandana cowl is perfect for anyone wanting to get in touch with their cowgirl, bandit, bank robber, you name it side. This pattern comes with two options (you will get both!): a lightweight two-color fingering weight version, or a slightly warmer three-color DK weight version.

Mosaic or slip stitch knitting makes colorwork a breeze, only one color is used at a time. This lightweight cowl will keep your neck warm throughout the winter or the frosty air conditioning in the middle of summer! Happy knitting!

The pattern has written instructions for the stockinette sections and has charted instructions for the mosaic sections. The bandana is created by knitting a flat trapezoid shape and then seaming together the flat ends (schematic included in pattern).

Techniques Used:
Single increases/decreases, mosaic knitting, I-cord cast off, applied I-cord (instructions are included in pattern)

Size
One size

Actual Measurements
Two-Color Fingering Weight Version
Neck Circumference: 22”/56 cm
Neck Height: 10”/25 cm
Front Length: 21”/53 cm

Three-Color DK Weight Version
Neck Circumference: 24”/61 cm
Neck Height: 10.5”/26.7 cm
Front Length: 22”/55.8 cm

Gauge
Two-Color Fingering Weight Version
28 Sts/34 Rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch using US4 (3.5 mm) needles after a light blocking

Three-Color DK Weight Version
22 Sts / 30 Rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch using US7 (4.5 mm) needles after a light blocking

Exact gauge is not critical, but a significant difference will affect the size of the cowl and yarn requirements

Yarn

Suggested Yarn:
Or similar weight yarn to achieve gauge
2-Color Fingering Weight Version

• MC: Savvy Skeins, Flair Sparkle (75% SW Merino, 20% Nylon, 5% Stellina) fingering wt, 438 yds (400 m), 105 g (3.7 oz) in “Pixie” Approx. 225 yds. (205 m) needed
• CC: Hedgehog Fibres, Sock (90% SW Merino, 10% Nylon) fingering wt, 437 yds (400 m), 100 g (3.5 oz) in “Sorry not Sorry” Approx. 92 yds. (84 m) needed

Three-Color Sport Weight Version:
Berroco “Summer Silk” (45% silk, 43% cotton, 12% nylon) DK weight, 240 yds (220 m), 50 g (1.75 oz)
One skein each in:

• C1: Color 4070 Villa (Approx. 170 yds (155 m), 35 g (1.2 oz) needed)
• C2: Color 4001 Surf (Approx. 153 yds (140 m), 32 g (1.1 oz) needed)
• C3: Color 4034 Shadow (Approx. 147 yds (135 m), 31 g (1.1 oz) needed)

Needles Required
Two-Color Fingering Weight Version:

• US4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, or size to obtain gauge, at least 20”/50 cm long

• US5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, or size to obtain gauge, at least 20”/50 cm long

Three-Color DK Weight Version

• US7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, or size to obtain gauge, at least 20”/50 cm long

• US8 (5.0 mm) circular needle, or size to obtain gauge, at least 20”/50 cm long

Notions

• Tapestry needle

• Stitch markers (5)

This pattern was both technical edited and test knit to ensure a beautiful final product. Please contact the designer if you believe there are any errors or have questions about the pattern.