The Third Rail Cowl is made up of bands of textured stitches worked in-the-round. These stitch patterns play well with semi-solid or tonal yarns. Two needle sizes are used to maintain a consistent stitch gauge among the alternating stripes. The reverse side of the cowl is an attractive combination of horizontal and vertical ridges.

Many mass transit rail systems use a third rail to provide the power that keeps the train lines running. The Third Rail Cowl is a stylish accessory that provides a little something extra for commuters trying to keep warm while waiting on a chilly train platform or at a drafty bus stop.

This is a written pattern only, no charts.

Note: In rounds 6 -9, slip stitches purlwise wyib.

Dimensions
27.5 inch circumference x 7.5 inch height (69.9 cm x 19.1 cm)

Yarn
1 skein of Miss Babs Northumbria DK - BFL (100% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool) - 240 yards (219.5 m) per 3.53 ounces (100 g), model shown in Bat S** Crazy.
Or 240 yards (219.5 m) of a DK weight yarn. For best results, use wool, a wool blend, or other animal fiber thay will respond to blocking.

Modifications
39 inch circumference requires 310 yards (283 m).
1 skein of Malabrigo Rastita (100% Merino wool) - 310 yards (383 m) per 3.53 ounces (100g), model shown in 141 Dewberry.

55 inch circumference requires 480 - 500 yards (438.9 - 457.2 m).

Other Materials
US 6 (4.0 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm) 16- or 24-inch (40 or 60 cm)circular needles
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Note
Consider using sharp or lace-tip knitting needles if knitting three together or knitting two together is cumbersome.

Required Skills
Knitting and purling in-the-round
Knitting 3 together
Knitting through the back loop
Slipping stitches