Swan + Song is a quiet homage to the legacy of Shibui Knits and Eisaku Noro. Richly colored mohair is held together with a next-to-skin soft sport-to-worsted weight yarn, creating an infinity cowl that is both rustic and refined.

This versatile pattern is written in two versions: Swan is a long loop cowl that pairs lace-weight mohair with a fingering/sport blend of cotton and silk, while Song is a short cowl that pairs a variegated lace-weight mohair with a worsted-weight merino. Ideal for pairing orphan skeins of luxury yarns, Swan + Song is an easy, elegant knit with endless possibilities.

Swan (blue cowl)
Dimensions: total loop circumference is approximately 5 ft. around, 7” across. Can be looped twice around the neck.

Materials
— 1 skein of Shibui Knits Silk Cloud (330 yds / 25 grams), in Storm, or comparable lace weight mohair
— 1 skein of Sonata (393 yds / 100 grams), in Pebble, or comparable single-ply fingering/sport yarn
— US size 10 (6mm) circular needles, 16” length
Optional: scrap yarn for provisional cast-on

Song (speckled cowl)
Dimensions: total loop circumference is approximately 2½ ft. around, 8” across. Single loop around the neck.

Materials
— ½ skein of Hedgehog Fibers Kidsilk Lace (50g / 420m), in Ozone
— 1 skein of Malabrigo Worsted in Natural (210 yds / 100 grams)
— Needles: US size 10 (6mm) circulars, 16” length
Optional: scrap yarn for provisional cast-on

Gauge does not matter, but I measured: 17st x 20 rows = 4”x4”

Special thanks to Guggie for modeling!