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This pattern is mind-boggling by its simplicity, but the finished look is sophisticated. The result is this comfy and intriguing cowl.

It is knit in the round from the bottom up. This cowl begins with a traditional 2X2 ribbing, followed by a horizontal braid and a simple special stitch worked over 2 rounds. The braid and ribbing will be repeated at the top to make the cowl symmetrical. This cowl pattern is offered in 2 different sizes: the smaller size is a simple cowl made to fit once around the neck, while the second one wraps twice snuggly. I recommend using a yarn that has a lot of lust and depth, to get the best out of the pattern. This pattern was professionally tech edited in 2021.

Level = Adventurous beginner
Notions you need to know: Casting on, knitting and purling, Knitting and purling through the back loop, passing stitches over, placing markers, binding off.

Finished cowl measurements
Small size: 8 inches (20 cm) long by 25 inches (62 cm) circumference
Large size: 8 inches (20 cm) long by 38 inches (95 cm) circumference

MATERIALS
Yarn: (105g, 160g) of DK weight yarn
Shown here using 1 skein of Zen Garden Serenity DK (90/10 sw superfine merino/ cashmere | approx. 250 yards/100g) - (purple) and 2 skeins of Phydeaux Design Beurre DK (100% sw merino | approx. 231 yards / 100 grams) (green)
Needles: Size US 6 (4 mm) circular needle (16” / 40 cm; 24” / 60 cm)
Other notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissor