The November cowl is a perfect project for practicing stranded colorwork techniques. With just two colors you can practice the necessary skills without having to constantly change yarn colors.
The cowl is knit lengthwise before sewing the cast-on and bind-off edges together.
Stitch pattern is charted only (no written instructions for the stranded colorwork pattern).
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Details
Sizing
Sizes:
One Size
Circumference: 28.5 in [71 cm]
Height: 7.5 in [19 cm]
Yarn
This stranded colorwork cowl is designed with worsted [CYC Medium 4] weight yarn. The sample is worked in Knit Picks Chroma Worsted, a single-ply yarn available in a range of gradient colorways.
Amounts listed below are approximate. Total yarn requirements will vary depending on the type of yarn used, gauge, and any alternations you may choose to make.
Worsted weight yarn [Craft Yarn Council Medium 4]
198 yds [181 m] of each color
Shown in:
Knit Picks Chroma Worsted (198 yds/181 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 70% superwash wool, 30% nylon): 1 skein each Lava Party (MC) and Bare (CC)
Needles
US 8 [5 mm] 16 in [40 cm] circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.
Gauge
21 sts & 19 rnds = 4 in [10 cm] in stranded pattern
Gauge influences the size of your finished piece and the yardage needed for the project.
Notions
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, plied yarn in worsted or DK weight for seaming (optional)
Techniques
Seaming
Stranded colorwork
Working in the round on circular needles
Working from a chart
Tutorial
Sewing the cast on and bind off edges together: https://youtu.be/WOclstG7TRU