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The Spirit Board Cowl is a stranded colourwork cowl that is knit in the round to create a long tube. After blocking, both ends are seamed together, resulting in a double-sided infinity or moebius cowl.

Inspired by the talking boards or ouija boards that first rose in popularity during the late Victorian Era, the Spirit Board Cowl allows you to write your own spooky messages, possibly from the great beyond!

This cowl is designed to be customizable in the messages and iconography used. A large central planchette chart is surrounded by smaller sections that can include common words, numbers and letters found on talking boards. The knitter is encouraged to include their own messages, using elements from the pre-made and custom charts provided. The length of the cowl can easily be customized by including more or fewer talking board charts. This is a fun knit for Halloween, fall, or any time of the year!

Pattern Information

• Finished Measurements: 9.5 in (24 cm) height x 30 in (76 cm) circumference
• Yarn: 1 Main Colour (MC) and 1+ Contrast Colours (CC) in DK weight yarn
• Sample was knit using 3 CC: Moonglow Merino DK in Saltwater Taffy (MC), Cottonwood Breeze (CC1), Wild Orchid (CC2), and Black Diamond (CC3)
• Approximate Yardage: 188 yards (172 m) MC, 365 yards (334 m) cumulative CC.
• US 5 (3.75 mm) 16 in (40 cm) circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Gauge: 25 sts and 24 rows per 4 in/10 cm in colourwork after blocking.
• Notions: Crochet hook in a similar size to needles, stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors

Special Techniques
Provisional cast on, knitting in the round, stranded colourwork, reading charts, catching long floats, Latvian braid, Kitchener stitch

I would absolutely love to see your finished cowl! Please tag me and share pictures using the hashtag #SpiritBoardCowl on Instagram and Ravelry!

I am very grateful for your support in purchasing this pattern! If you have any questions regarding this pattern please do not hesitate to contact me.