Inspired by the gorgeous, old tile floors that can be found throughout the city of Paris, the Strada Cowl features a bold and graphic pattern. It is named after our favorite little hole-in-the-wall cafe in the historic Marais district that we visited every morning for a cafe creme before starting the day.

The Strada Cowl is created by mosaic knitting. Much simpler than traditional fair isle knitting, you only knit with one color of yarn at at time in mosaic knitting, using slipped stitches to create the pattern! This makes it a perfect introduction to colorwork knitting for beginners and experienced knitters alike.

This cowl can easily be customized to make it your very own. Use high contrast colors for a striking accessory, or play with combining neutrals for a more subtle look. Increase the stitch count for a longer cowl or repeat the pattern an extra time for a little extra coziness!

YARN
Magpie Fibers Domestic Worsted (100% Domestic SW Merino, 200yds/183m per skein)
1 skein in Color A, shown in Mesa, or 140yds/128m of worsted weight yarn.
1 skein in Color B, shown in Castaway, or 150yds/137m of worsted weight yarn.
1 skein in Color C, shown in Red Red Wine, or 115yds/105m of worsted weight yarn.

NEEDLES
24” circular needle, US 7/4.50 mm for ribbing (or size needed to obtain gauge).
24” circular needle, US 8/5.00 mm for body (or size needed to obtain gauge).

GAUGE
24 sts and 39 rounds = 4in/10cm in pattern.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
26.5” circumference, 11” wide after blocking.

INSTRUCTIONS
Pattern is fully written and includes both a chart and written instructions for the mosaic design. Pattern has been professionally tech edited.