Not the Last Cowl was inspired by some of the key women of the 2021 presidential inauguration. The name comes about from a quote from Vice President Kamala Harris made during her 2020 election victory speech that has stuck in my memory, and I’m sure many of yours: “while I may be the first woman in the office, I will not be the last”.

This cowl is a throw-on-and-go style that is a perfect piece to keep tucked away in your bag for when the chill hits, or when you need that extra boost of confidence by channeling some of the amazing women who have helped shape our world for the better. You know, one of those days.

This cowl uses 3 colors of DK weight, and it is highly recommended that your Color B (the one that sorta forms the lines of the pattern) has a high contrast against your Color A & Color C.

< < < YARN > > >

This cowl is designed for a DK weight yarn in three colors.

Shown in:
Less Traveled Yarn DK (75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon; 245 yds/224 m per 100 g) pricing - over $20/skein
Color A - Sonoran Sunset
Color B - Merlot
Color C - Oxford

Yarn requirements by yardage/meterage:
Color A & Color C - 80 yds/73 m
Color B - 100 yds/92 m

Other yarn suggestions (based on typical prices):
$ - under $15/skein
Knit Picks Swish DK
Plymouth DK Merino Superwash
Lang Yarns Merino 120 Superwash

$$ - $15-20/skein
Kelbourne Woolens Scout
Malabrigo Arroyo

$$$ - over $20/skein
La Bien Aimee Merino DK
Kindred Red Rad DK
Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK

< < < GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS > > >

Gauge (blocked, across colorwork):
US 6 - 24 sts and 28 rows

Recommended needles:

• US 5 (3.75mm) 16”/40 cm
• US 4 (4mm) 16”/40 cm

Notions: ring stitch markers, scissors, measuring tape & tapestry needle (for ends)

< < < FINISHED MEASUREMENTS > > >

One Size: width 10”, height 11.25”

< < < SHARE YOUR WORK > > >

Check out versions of this project made by fellow knitters and share pictures of your own progress on Instagram using #NotTheLastCowl & tag me @editionknitwear too!

< < < PATTERN SUPPORT & MORE > > >

Pattern support is available through editionknits@gmail.com