Ah, the holiday season – a most magical time of year. We love the sights and sounds, spending time with loved ones, and sharing gifts them, too. Perhaps one way you share the Christmas cheer is by caroling among friends? Bundled up in your cozy accessories, singing your heart out to all who listen. Why not bundle up in a cowl inspired by a line in a classic carol? Soft, squishy, and warm – the Partridge Cowl is the perfect addition to your winter ensemble. Although inspired by the song and season, this accessory is timeless and works any time there is a chill in the air. The nod to the song comes is demonstrated in the bird motif throughout, changing directions almost as though they were dancing. It is also decorated with diamonds and hearts, and the result is a cheerful, colorful accessory you or your giftee will adore for years to come!

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 60”
Width: 11¼”

MATERIALS
Rico Design Baby Dream DK Uni (50% polyacrylic, 50% polyamide; 50g/126 yds)
020 Moss (A) – 5 balls
009 Mustard (B) – 1 ball
010 Mint (C) – 3 balls
Rico Design Baby Dream DK (50% polyacrylic, 50% polyamide; 50g/126 yds)
016 Pastel Confetti (D) – 2 balls
Needle: US Size 6 (4 mm) 16” circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker, spare circular needle (for grafting)

GAUGE
23 sts x 23 rnds = 4” in stranded knitting
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This cowl is knit seamlessly in the round. It begins with a provisional cast-on, which is unraveled during finishing and is grafted to the opposite end using Kitchener stitch for a seamless look that doesn’t interrupt the stitch pattern.

When working in stranded colorwork, take care to ensure that the floats on the wrong side of your work are not too tight to prevent your work from puckering. In certain rounds, more than two colors are carried across the back of the work at once. Please note that there are occasions where there are a larger number of stitches between color changes. We recommend trapping your floats approximately every 4-5 stitches.