This pattern was originally published as Ritual Dyes’ contribution to the 2023 Rose City Yarn Crawl, February 23rd – 26th, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. This pattern is also available for download as part of the 2023 Pattern Collection: Magic.

A colorwork cowl inspired by the magical tarot deck and the wonderment of the great Pacific Northwest. Symbolic cups are represented to remind you to attune to intuition, flow with your feelings, and find happiness and abundance wherever you are.

Yarn
De Rerum Natura Ulysse, 100% Merino, 202yds / 185m per 50g. Colorways as shown:
C1 Caramel (brown): 111 (130)yds/ 102 (119)m
C2 Sauge (mint): 116 (135)yds/ 106 (124)m
C3 Tempete (blue): 22 (26)yds/ 24m

Needles/Hooks
US 5/3.75mm, or size needed to obtain gauge, 16-20”/ 40-50cm circular.
US 4/3.5mm, or one size smaller than main, 16-20”/ 40-50cm circular

Gauge
24 sts x 32 rows = 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm) in stranded colorwork in the round, after washing and blocking

Notions
Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner-Intermediate. Must understand colorwork.

Finished Measurements
Circumference: 22 (26)”/ 55 (65) cm
Height: 8.5”/ 21.5cm