yarn: approximately 120 yds
of bulky weight yarn

sample knit with Dusty Tree
DyeWorks LEAF | squish base;
100% non superwash merino wool; 120 yds [110 meters]/100 grams

needle: US#15 [10mm], 16” circular needle (or longer length for magic loop)

notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle and blocking supplies

Notes: I used a steam iron to ensure the pointed end was flat. I didn’t block anywhere else, since I wanted to garter stitch to be extra squishy.

gauge: 10sts and 20.5 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in garter stitch

size: one size, approximately 19.5 inches [49 cm] in circumference and 11.5 inches [29 cm] at the longest point

abbreviations: k=knit, yo=yarn over, kfb=knit front and back, pm=place marker, sl=slip, sl=slip purlwise, sm=slip marker

The SQUISH cowl is cast on at the point and knit flat bottom up, later joined and knit in the round. Knitting garter st in the round means alternating between knit and purl rounds. The cowl has a small unseamed flap feature on one side that helps it hug your shoulder.