The Luminate Cowl and Infinity Scarf pattern combines different fibers and textures and the contrast they can produce. Two different yarns (a solid, plied yarn paired with a brushed, fuzzy alpaca yarn) provide plenty of contrast, and adding a textured stitch pattern like Seed Stitch adds even more interest in how the two yarns interact with each other.

The cowl is knit in the round from the bottom edge to the top and uses stranded knitting to create the design (both yarns are worked in the same row, with the unused yarn ‘stranded’ across the back while the other yarn is being used.

Stitch pattern includes written and charted instructions.

Finished Measurements:
Circumference: 20.25 (42.75) in] / 50.5 (107) cm
Height: 9.5 (8.5) in / 24 (21.5) cm

Yarn:
This stranded colorwork cowl is designed with worsted (CYC Medium 4) weight yarn. The sample is worked in Biscotte Yarns Griffon (a plied yarn) and Louise Robert Suri Alpaca (a brushed yarn).

Shown in:
Biscotte Yarns Griffon (180 yds/165 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 100% superwash Merino): 1 (2) skeins Fraise (Bettrave) MC

Louise Robert Collection Suri Alpaca (218 yds/210 m, 1.75 oz/50 g, 100% Suri Alpaca): 1 skein Waterhouse (Canvas) CC

Needles:
US 9 (5.5 mm) 16 in/40 cm circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)

US 10 (6 mm) 16 in/40 cm circular needles

Gauge:
16 sts & 28 rnds = 4 in/10 cm in stranded pattern

Additional Materials:
stitch marker (1), tapestry needle

Techniques:
Stranded colorwork
Working in the round on circular needles
Working from a chart

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