This pattern is a stranded colorwork cowl, knit in the round, working in a tube from left to right of the pattern. A provisional cast on and Kitchener stitch create a seamless finish when joined in the round.

The Ursus motif was designed with my sibling, an avid knitter who shares my love of the Pacific Northwest. This pattern plays with mixing colorwork and texture, creating a cozy cowl you can wear all year long, even if you have to “hibernate” inside due to rainy weather!

Size(s)
One size (adjustable length)*

Measurements
Finished Height: 10 in (25 cm)
Finished Length (flat): 13.5 in (34 cm)
Finished Circumference: 27 in (68 cm)

Suggested Yarn(s)
(2) Skeins MC + (1) Skein CC lighter DK/sport

Malabrigo – Arroyo (DK 4 ply)
Sample: Sand (tan), coffee toffee (burnt red)
100% Superwash Merino Wool
100g skeins, 335 yards (306 m)

Color Recommendations
Due to the nature of the small lines of colorwork in the chart, this pattern works best with a solid MC paired with either a solid, semi-solid, or lightly variegated CC.

Approx. Yardage
440 yards (402 m) main color (MC)
180 yards (165 m) contrast color (CC)

620 total yards (567 m)

Suggested Needles
US 5/3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
24 in 60 cm circular needles

NOTE: To maintain gauge through stockinette, the knitter may want to go down a needle size.

Gauge
24 sts and 24 rows per 4 in (10 cm)
Gauge is in colorwork after blocking

Notions
Stitch markers (1 in different color for BOR), scissors, tapestry needle, crochet hook and spare yarn for provisional cast on, spare needle of same size or smaller for Kitchener stitch

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Happy Knitting!