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The Rothko Cowl starts with the cable rib cast on technique and goes straight into one color brioche. Short row shaping is used to raise the back neck a bit and increases over the shoulders widen the cowl before splitting into front and back panels.

Each panel comfortably covers your neckline and tucks into your coat to to provide maximum protection from the elements. As functional as it is aesthetic, the Rothko Cowl is a quick knit with a few interesting details and techniques.

SIZES: 1(2) Circumference-Top 18.5(21)”/47(53)cm, Widest point 22.5,(25)”/57(63.5)cm, total front length for both sizes 10.5”/27cm

YARN: Purl Soho Yonder 50% Alpaca/50% Highland Wool (100 g/140 yrds)
MC- approx. 85(100) g/119(140) yrds
CC-approx. 70(82) g/98(115) yrds
or a comparable heavy worsted/aran weight yarn.

Sample is a size 2 shown in the colorways “Clove” (MC) and “Red Oak” (CC).

NEEDLES: US size 9 (5.5 mm) 16” circular needles

GAUGE: 16 stitches and 38 rows = 4” x 4”/10 x 10 cm

NOTIONS: tapestry needle, stitch markers, and waste yarn, barber cords or spare needle