The Stink Bug Cowl features fun, colorwork true bug motifs in the center surrounded by an abstract, stink-bug inspired border. This pattern is perfect for showcasing a skein of variegated sock yarn that you love but aren’t sure what to do with. The pattern includes instructions for making the cowl in both fingering and worsted weight yarns. Sample shown in the fingering-weight version.

Fingering-weight version
Yarn:
-150 meters (165 yards) of Color A (stink bug and border color)
-150 meters (165 yards) of Color B (background color)

Recommended needle: 3.0 mm (US Size 2.5) 18-24” circular needles

Gauge: 26 sts and 29 rows over 4” (10 cm) in colorwork stockinette, after blocking.

Size: The finished cowl measures 22” (56 cm) in circumference and 10” (25 cm) in height.

Worsted-weight version
Yarn:
-200 meters (220 yards) of Color A (stink bug and border color)
-200 meters (220 yards) of Color B (background color)

Recommended needle: 3.75 mm (US Size 5) 18-24” circular needles

Gauge: 22 sts and 24 rows over 4” (10 cm) in colorwork stockinette, after blocking.

Size: The finished cowl measures 21.8” (55 cm) in circumference and 12” (31 cm) in height.

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