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Smoke & Mirrors is a multi-colored cowl knit flat and then joined in the round to create a bandana style shape.

The cowl is broken into sections with eyelets, stripes, and a garter and yarnover mix. Great project for using any leftover skeins and a perfect transition piece for the seasons.

YARN
Designed for DK weight yarn. Uses 262 yd / 240 m and three unique colorways.
C1: Uses 94 yd / 86 m
C2: Uses 90 yd / 83 m
C3 Uses 78 yd / 72 m

SAMPLE
Knit in Magpie Fibers Swanky DK (80% Superwash Merino 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon, 250 yd / 229 m, 115 g) in Masquerade (C1), Smoke & Mirrors (C2), and Strange Brew (C3).

GAUGE
21 sts x 34 rows = 4” / 10 cm in garter, knit flat, blocked
Note: Gauge is not crucial for this project but will have an impact on your final size and yardage required.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
21.5” circumference x 18” long / 55 cm circumference x 45.5 cm long
Note: this may vary based on the weight of yarn used

NEEDLES
US 5 / 3.75 mm 24” / 60 cm circular needle

TOOLS
tapestry needle, stitch markers (qty 4)

TECHNIQUES
Knit
Purl
Yarnover (yo)
Slip, slip, knit (ssk)
Knit 2 together (k2tog)
Knit front & back (kfb)
Make 1 Right (M1R)
Make 1 Left (M1L)
Slip 1, Knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over (sk2p)

ERRATA

Section 2 charted instructions:
At the end of each odd row you will m1L. The chart previously noted m1R.

Section 2 written instructions:
Row 3: K2, sm, m1R, k to m, m1L, sm, k1, sm, m1R, k to m, m1L, sm, k2. (removed extra ‘sm’)

Row 5: K2, sm, m1R, (k2, yo, k2tog) to m, m1L, sm, k1, sm, m1R, (ssk, yo, k2) to m, m1L, sm, k2. (last decrease in row was m1R, corrected to m1L)

SECTION 4 This is optional to the original pattern. The additional rounds create a longer point and more space between the eyelet section.

Rnd 1 (C3): K1, ssk, k to m, m1L, sm, k1, sm, m1R, k to 3 sts before m, k2tog, k1.

Rnd 2 (C3): P to m, sm, k1, sm, p to end.

Rnd 3 (C2): K1, ssk, k to m, m1L, sm, k1, sm, m1R, k to 3 sts before m, k2tog, k1.

Rnd 4 (C2): K1, (yo twice, sk2p) to m, sm, k1, sm, (sk2p, yo twice) to 1 st before m, k1.

Rnd 5 (C2): K1, (ktbl x 2, k1) to m, sm, k1, sm, (k1, ktbl x 2) to 1 st before m, k1.

Rnd 6 (C3): K1, ssk, k to m, m1L, sm, k1, sm, m1R, k to 3 sts before m, k2tog, k1.

Rnd 7 (C3): P to m, sm, k1, sm, p to end.

Rnd 8, 10 (C2): K1, ssk, k to m, m1L, sm, k1, sm, m1R, k to 3 sts before m, k2tog, k1.

Rnd 9, 11 (C2): Knit.

Repeat rnds 1-11 once more. Repeat rnds 1-5. Cut C2.