A simple repeated pattern with a twist. This chart is an easy repeat making it a relaxing knit; using DK weight yarn means it’s finished in no time.
Using 100% baby alpaca makes this a beautifully soft and luxurious cowl!

A provisional cast on edge is used for grafting at the end to create a seamless cowl.

I have included two charts; the traditional white with black and an inverse chart of black with white.

Ways to make it your own: Use a different colour every 5 rounds; use a variegated or gradient yarn for the contrast colour; switch the contrast and main colour half way each round to give a distinct inside and outside; make it longer, sew up each end and add tassels for a traditional scarf; use fingering weight yarn, US3 (3.25 mm), and 120 sts instead of the 96 sts in this pattern.

Yarn:
MC: Juniper Moon Herriot DK/Sport Weight 100% Baby Alpaca, 219 yds /100g, #1003 Dark Harbor, 1 skein (dark blue)
CC: Juniper Moon Herriot DK/Sport Weight 100% Baby Alpaca, 219 yds /100g, #1058 Tumbleweed, 1 skein (dark grey)

Needles:
US5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, 16 inches (40cm), or size needed to obtain gauge
US5 (3.75mm) crochet hook (or close to the needle size used for knitting)
Second set of dpns or circular needles in a similar size (this will be used to pick up PCO edge for the grafting)

This pattern has been tech edited by Sigrun Jones.