Slip stitches and a double layer create an eye-catching and cosy design. This cowl works as a terrific stash buster and is also fabulous with variegated or self-striping yarns.

NOTE: Use either 8ply/DK or 10ply/worsted. Gauge is not critical to this pattern.

The strong geometry on the first side that will appeal to many men, as well as stylish women. Kids love it too. The reverse side offers a wealth of alternatives - repeat the mosaic, knit it plain, or knit it with stripes. You can be assured that you won’t get bored.

Millie’s Cowl is great for stash busting as you can use up scraps of yarn without worrying too much about the ends - they are all hidden between the two layers. It’s also great for last-minute gift knitting - once you know the pattern it’s a very quick knit.

Beginner Skills:
knitting

Advanced Beginner Skills:
knitting in the round
slipping stitches

Intermediate Skills (explained in pattern):
provisional cast on (super easy method used)
three-needle bind off
barber-pole striping (optional)
~a small item like this is a great way to learn these techniques~

Hardest part of the pattern:
not twisting your stitches when you join the round

File Size: Approximately 1 Mb.

Acknowledgments: Many thanks to my lovely Ravelry KAL participants who helped me iron out the kinks: waningestrogen, Janice61, yinlite, vjbeck KnititKim, treyp, QTWIQ, knittingdancer, acereta, LinzKnitsNow, Loyayo, oneyarn and TarynL.

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