The pattern is the first of 5+1 patterns from the Friendship e-book.

Three different stitch patterns are used in this cowl to display zigzagging lines that run parallel. For me, it symbolizes that friends and family members care for each other whatever happens in their lives, and go together through any ups and downs.

The zigzag pattern is fun and the size of the cowl is adjustable, so it would make a great gift for any friend or family member you love knitting for.

A triangle is knit flat starting at one tip with increases at one side. Once it is bound off, the triangle is blocked and buttons are sewn on. The yarn overs in the lacework are used as buttonholes for buttoning up the triangle into a cowl shape. The sides of the cowl can be sewn together if the wearer does not like buttons.

The triangle can be easily enlarged: to get a deep triangular shawl, use the same pattern but work more repeats of charts. Note that altering the pattern will affect both the amount of yarn used and the finished dimensions.

Yarn
Miss Babs Yowza Mini
100% Superwash Merino Wool; 200 yd/2.8 oz (182 m/80 g) skeins
3 skeins, shown in Fleur de Sel (Color A), Cumin (Color B), and Denim (Color C)

Or approximately 486 yards/444 meters of DK weight yarn: 150 yards/140 meters of Color A, 150 yards/140 meters of Color B, and 186 yards/170 meters of Color C.

Finished Measurements
Wingspan: 52”/130 cm
Circumference of neck opening: 25½”/64 cm
Depth: 22”/55 cm
Bound-off edge: 40”/100 cm

The size of the cowl is easily adjustable, just be aware that yarn requirements will differ.

Needles
US 5 3.75 mm circular needle, at least 36”/90 cm long or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
Blocked: 20 stitches and 25 rows = 4”/10 cm square in stockinette stitch.
Unblocked: 22 stitches and 28 rows = 4”/10 cm square in stockinette stitch.

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but will affect yardage and finished size if different from above.

Notions
Blocking pins and (optional) wires
Ten ¾”/20 mm buttons
1 Removable stitch marker
Tapestry needle