Alternating stripes of fingering weight yarn and fingering weight yarn held with mohair make for a fun (and super simple) texture in this cozy cowl. The generous size make it perfect for keeping necks and chins warm in cooler weather.

Pick two favorite colors and cast on for your own Plush Stripes Cowl!

Yarn
Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply
100% Superwash Merino Wool; 400 yd/3.9 oz (365m/110g) 1 skein (MC)
and
Miss Babs Moonglow
72% Kid Mohair, 28% Silk; 435 yd/1.7 oz (400m/50g) 1 skein (CC)

Or approximately 385 yards/352 meters of fingering weight yarn and 150 yds/137 meters of mohair.

Green and black sample:
Hijinx Yummy 2-Ply (MC) and Blackbird Moonglow (CC)

Pink-purple sample:
Ergosphere Yummy 2-Ply (MC) and Optical Illusion Moonglow (CC)

Finished Measurements
Green and black sample:
Height: 14”/35 cm Circumference: 32”/80 cm

Pink-purple sample:
Height: 10”/25 cm Circumference: 40”/100 cm

Needles
US 6 4.0 mm 24”/60 cm circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
US 4 3.5 mm 24”/60 cm circular needles, or two sizes smaller than gauge size needle

Gauge
Blocked: 18 stitches and 27 rounds = 4”/10cm in mohair stripe pattern

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but will affect yardage and finished size if different from above.

Notions
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle