Inspired by my beautiful home of Cold Lake, Alberta. I created this simple beginner friendly cowl. This cowl is a great introduction to knitting simple garter stitches and slipped stitches to create a beautiful texture. Two methods have been offered for the cast on and cast off. Links for these techniques are provided throughout the pattern. I hope that you will choose the one you love or be introduced to something new and magical. You will begin with casting on and proceed to working through the main body of the cowl and then joining the two ends together. The yarns used for this cowl are from our Snow on the Beach Dyerfest. This pattern contains written instructions.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 42’’ X 7.5’’

YARN
MC: Dyerwolf Yarn Co: Fingering (80% sw merino, 20% nylon) 425 yds/ (400m)/100g Colour: Winter Waters
CC: Dyerwolf Yarn Co: Mini Skein Fingering (80% sw merino, 20% nylon) 87 yds/ (79.5m)/ 20g Colour: C1- C10
NEEDLES
US 4 (3.5mm) 16” 40cm circular (x2 if using Judy’s Magic Cast On Method) or
US 4 (3.5mm) 30’’ 76cm circular (if using magic loop method)
Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain gauge.
NOTIONS
Scrap yarn (enough for a cast on edge, using the provisional cast on technique that you choose) Crochet hook (if you choose to use provisional Cast on) An extra set of needles and cord, plus stoppers for Judy’s Magic cast on Darning needle.
GAUGE
23 sts and 32 rows worked over 4 inches
Gauge is not crucial, but size and yarn usage will vary depending on gauge.
TECHNIQUES
Provisional cast on or Judy’s Magic Cast On, knitting flat with circular needles, three needle bind off or Kitchener grafting.