I created this pattern as a way to use up scraps of yarn leftover from making hats. The variegated yarn from three colorways of your choice creates a beautiful ombre effect, inspired by my love of sunrises.

This pattern is worked in the round, from the bottom up. You can adjust the colorwork if needed, based on the amount of yarn you have. I recommend starting with the lightest color (color A), medium color in the middle (color B), and darkest (color C) at the top to create an ombre effect. I recommend using a variegated color for color B.

If you would like a wider/narrower cowl, simply add/subtract stitches in multiples of 3. To make the cowl shorter/longer, simply add/subtract rows of solid color A at the beginning or color C at the end.

This pattern is designed with just knit stitches to make it super fast, easy, and beginner friendly. An item with only knit stitches will have a tendency to curl at the bottom. This is a pattern that begs for blocking, which will fix the curling and help the colorwork pop. If you want to remedy the curling even further, do a few rows of 1x1 ribbing, or purl a row or two at the beginning.

MATERIALS
NEEDLES
US size 15 • 10 mm 24” circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
YARN
Weight 6 • Super Bulky
3 partial skeins: 100 yards total
Color A (45 yards), Color B (30 yards), Color C (25 yards) Used: Malabrigo Rasta: Queguay, Arco Iris, and
Cape Cod Gray colorways
YARN BY WEIGHT
If using Malabrigo Rasta, you can weigh your partial skeins to easily know if you have enough for this pattern (Weights are accurate for Malabrigo Rasta)
Color A: 70g
Color B: 50g
Color C: 40g
NOTIONS
Scissors
Stitch marker Darning needle
GAUGE ( 4” x 4” )
9 sts x 11 rows in stockinette stitch, knit in the round
FINAL MEASUREMENTS
11”w x 9”h

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