Variations Cowl No. 2 - A sport-weight cowl worked flat with unique shaping, finished with a three-needle bind-off. This design is intended to fit a bit oversized, providing cozy comfort!

This rhythmic design features textural stripes of Interrupted Garter stitch worked with two separate yarns in each section, encouraging color-play and exploration! The easy-to-remember stripe pattern is repeated from beginning to end, with color transitions recurring throughout. The shaping is divided into three distinct parts, to create the unique finished shape.

This pattern was designed using spun (marled) variegated yarns for the Main Colors, boosting the color-shift effect. Handspun yarn would also be an excellent choice for the Main Colors.

Interested in a smaller size? View the Variations Cowl No. 1 here. For a limited time, purchase both Variations Cowl patterns for a discounted price of $12. Be sure to add both patterns to your cart prior to checkout and use code: VARIATIONBUNDLE

FINISHED SIZE
Approximately 25” / 62.5 cm neck circumference x 28.5” / 71 cm length (when oriented to wear, post-seaming)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Needle size listed is a suggestion; use a size that will result in correct gauge.
• Needle A: US 6 / 4 mm, 32” / 80 cm circular needle (main needle)
• Needle B: US 4 / 3.5 mm, 24” / 60 cm circular needle (for 3-needle bind off)
• Removeable progress marker (optional)
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Blocking mat & pins

GAUGE INFORMATION
Interrupted Garter stitch: 20 sts / 43 rows per 4” / 10 cm worked flat on US 6 / 4 mm needles (post-blocking)

MATERIALS & SUGGESTED YARN
• Garthenor - Snowdonia
75% Romney / 25% Hebridean, worsted spun, 219 yards / 200 meters per 50 grams (Main Color - 1)

• Junction Fiber Mill – Making Tracks Lite
100% American wool, Sport weight
200 yards / 188 meters per 50 grams (Main Color - 2)

• North Bay Fiber Heritage Sport
100% Targhee-Polpay, 225 yards / 205 meters per 50 grams (Contrast Colors)

REQUIREMENTS
Five total colors of Sport or heavy Fingering weight yarn are suggested. The Main Colors make up the “foreground” stripes while the Contrast Colors create the “background” stripes.
Color Guide & Schematic on page 9.

MC - 1: 149 yards / 137 meters

MC - 2: 158 yards / 145 meters

CC - 1: 89 yards / 81 meters

CC - 2: 128 yards / 117 meters

CC - 3: 134 yards / 122 meters

The sample reflects the following yarn & colorways:** Garthenor “Mumbles” MC-1, Junction Fiber Mill “Tangerine Twist”
MC-2, North Bay Fiber “Marsh” CC-1, “Salmon” CC-2 and “Pink Sky” CC-3.*

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