Followed same notes from Ziyal I. Copied below:

• Used long-tail over two needles for cast-on.

• Altered beginning edging from stockinette to 2x2 ribbing. This flows well in to established pattern for body of cowl, and creates a more formal edging. Worked on size 7 needles for four rows before changing to 8s and beginning body of pattern.

• Pattern is very clearly written and works up quickly! It’s especially nice to find a free pattern that’s well-written; I’ve encountered several paid patterns of late that could take a lesson from this designer.

• I think this could be my go-to pattern for last-minute gifts. Despite the time it’s taken me to complete, it could easily be worked in a day, and produces a lovely finished product.

• Pattern is easy to memorize and very portable.

• Used a locking stitch marker to keep track of rows; placed on first knit stitch of row 1, moving after each repeat was completed.

• Worked a total of seven repeats (instead of six) to maximize the skein of yarn and color distribution.

• Worked four final rows on smaller needles prior to bindoff to match beginning of cowl.

• Used EZ’s Sewn Bindoff for the end of the cowl, so it would most closely match the long tail cast-on, making it wearable from either direction.