This tweedy gingham check cowl is suitable for teens, men and women. The colorwork pattern is very easy to follow and has a classic appearance that works well with many types of outerwear. The cowl includes hem facings at the top and bottom which help it keep a nice upright shape. Choose neutral colors like the sample, or 3 tones of one color-- very light, medium and very dark.

SIZE: Adult Medium
Other sizes are easily made by altering the number of pattern repeats.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Circumference: 26 inches
Height: 9 inches

GAUGE: 21 sts and 24 rnds = 4”/10cm on gauge size needles (over blocked colorwork pattern).

NEEDLES: US 6 (4.0mm)
Choose needle types base on your preferred method of working in the round. Options include magic-loop on a 32-inch circular needle, or a 16-inch circular needle.

YARN: The pattern as written uses approximately 120-150 yards each of three different shades of a dk, sport or light worsted yarn. Changes to gauge or yarn weight, or adding length, may require extra yarn.

NOTIONS: tapestry needle, basting pins

SKILLS USED: working in the round, using a chart, 2-color colorwork