Break out the mini skeins and those extra bits and bobs! Simple enough for a relative beginner to have fun with changing colors, but fun enough for any skill level to whip up and wear.

This cowl looks like a bandana when worn, but is so much easier to put on and wear all day long (big fan of wearing this style under a coat for an extra layer of warmth!) Go bold with color or keep it soft and neutral - you can use as many or as few as you like!

< < < YARN > > >

This cowl is designed for a fingering-weight yarn in five colors. If you want to use more or fewer colors for your own version, you can reference the total yardage.

Shown in:
Manos del Uruguay Fino Mini-Skein Set in Sybil pink to yellow versionerino wool, 30% silk; 98 yds/89 m per 20 g each mini-skein, 490 yds/448 m per 100 g total) pricing - over $20/set
Color A - Fascinator
Color B - Turkish Delight
Color C - Chemise
Color D - Gilt
Color E - Topsy-Turvy

Manos del Uruguay Fino Mini-Skein Set in Zelda orange to purple versionerino wool, 30% silk; 98 yds/89 m per 20 g each mini-skein, 490 yds/448 m per 100 g total) pricing - over $20/set
Color A - Mead
Color B - Songbird
Color C - Tea Biscuit
Color D - Promenade
Color E - Poison

Yardage required per color:
Colors A-E - 95-100 yds/87-92 m each

Total yardage required: 475-500 yds/434-457 m

Other yarn suggestions (based on typical prices):
$ - under $15/skein
KnitPicks Gloss Fingering
Valley Yarns Charlemont
Cascade Heritage Silk

$$ - $15-25/skein
Spud & Chloe Fine Sock
Malabrigo Mora

$$$ - over $25/skein
Julie Asselin Leizu Fingering
Zen Yarn Garden Serenity Silk Single
Shibui Pebble

< < < GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS > > >

Gauge (garter stitch, unblocked):
US 7 - 22 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10 cm

Recommended needles:
US 7/4.5mm 24”/60 cm circular (or appropriate needles for gauge)

Notions: stitch marker, scissors & tapestry needle (for ends)

< < < FINISHED MEASUREMENTS > > >

One Size: width 9.5”/24 cm, height 14”/35.5 cm

Total neck circumference: 19”/48 cm

< < < SHARE YOUR WORK > > >

Check out versions of this project made by fellow knitters and share pictures of your own progress on Instagram using #SolarCowl & tag me @editionknitwear too!

< < < PATTERN SUPPORT > > >

Pattern support is available through editionknits@gmail.com