This cowl pattern is part of a collection that incorporates sand stitch. And I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of anything other than sun, sand and beaches when I’m knitting in this sand stitch. For that reason, I decided to name the pieces in this collection after my favorite beach, Merkel beach, in Harwich Port, Massachusetts.

This cowl is worked in the round, starting with a 1x1 twisted rib stitch. Then, you will work the main body of the cowl in sand stitch (a four-row repeat). Finally, you will finish the cowl with an identical 1x1 rib stitch as the beginning, so that the top and bottom match.

I hope this cowl keeps you warm throughout the winter, thinking about sandy days at the beach!

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SIZES AVAILABLE: Child, Adult (Snug Fit) & Adult (Loose Fit)
The model pictured in the photo above is wearing the Adult (Snug Fit) size.

DIFFICULTY: ADVANCED BEGINNER
You will need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, ktbl, ptbl, bind off.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• Size US 10/6mm 16” circular needles or double pointed needles
• Size US 11/8mm 16” circular needles or double pointed needles
• Stitch Marker
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Yarn: 98(146,205) yards or 90(134,187) meters of a light bulky weight size 5 yarn or 1(1,2) skeins of Petite Wool yarn from We Are Knitters (I used color “Spotted Blue“ for the sample). Please note that yardage is estimated and may vary depending on the yarn used per the project, gauge verifications and/or other modifications that you may make.

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This original pattern is a copyright of Mary Gannon of marymadethat.com. This copy of the Merkel Cowl is for personal use only. All items made from this pattern may not be sold.