Indulge in the joy of knitting as you create your own Very Stripey Cowl. This delightfully cozy bandana-shaped cowl is a vibrant canvas for your creativity, with graduated stripes that effortlessly come to life and showcase your favorite colors as you knit.

As you embark on this knitting adventure, each stripe tells a story, each stitch is a chapter, and the result is a masterpiece that’s uniquely yours. The playful texture adds a touch of whimsy, making every moment with your needles a sheer delight.

Whether you’re a seasoned knitter looking for a relaxing project or a beginner eager to dive into the world of knitting, this cowl is your perfect companion. Its rhythmic pattern will have you in a knitting trance, and the colorful stripes will brighten your every stitch.

The Very Stripey Cowl is effortless to wear since the shaping built into this design allows the cowl to rest gently on your shoulders.

After beginning with a garter tab cast-on, you’ll knit narrow stripes separated by simple ridges to keep you on track. The cowl works up quickly with interludes of soothing stockinette. Then, you’ll join to work in the round as the stripes grow, adding interest to any outfit. A deliciously textured seed stitch border is the finishing touch.

As you wear your newest accessory, you’ll find yourself enveloped in warmth and on-trend style. But beyond that, it’s a testament to your creativity and passion. It’s a reminder that, in the world of knitting, every project is a journey, and every stitch is a step closer to creating something truly beautiful.

So, cast on and let your needles dance as the stripes grow. Knit your heart out, and fall in love with the art of knitting all over again. After all, every stripe is a love note you write to yourself.

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YARN
Worsted weight yarn in 2 colors.

Sample uses Twice Sheared Sheep Everyday Merino
(100% Superwash Merino,185 yards/169 m per 3.53 oz/100 g)
• Color 1: 1 ball in colorway Ochre
• Color 2: 1 ball in colorway Terra Cotta

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
• US 9/5.5 mm 24”/60 cm circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Darning Needle
• Stitch Markers, 4 total:
3 locking stitch markers, and 1 unique for beginning of round
• Row Counter (or scrap paper)

GAUGE
15 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10 cm, worked flat in pattern after blocking.

LARGE PRINT VERSION FOR LOW-VISIBILITY AND SCREEN READER ACCESS:

Vision Accessibility:
This pattern includes a PDF download written in 24-point sans serif font in the all-black text. It has no italics. All of the directions are entirely written out. The text in this LVA file is left-justified, with 1-inch margins, and all in one column.

Screen Reader Accessibility:
The LVA version of this pattern is also screen reader accessible. It has been formatted, reviewed, and tested to work with a screen reader.

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and test-knit to ensure clarity and an enjoyable knitting experience.

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