Amber-colored dunes stretch as far as the eye can see. The wind is given free-hand and forms patterns in the sand. All seems so quiet and immobile. And yet, the surroundings are teaming with tiny life and movement. Stand still for a moment and it will all reveal itself.
The Alkhally cowl is inspired by such dunes, shifting sand and sand ripples. Diagonals are formed by shifting yarn overs and slipped stitches. Horizontal strands creates movement in the cowl as well as a playful mix of colors. The all-over stitch pattern is both fun and easy and it produces a reversible fabric. Alkhally makes the most of variegated yarns and allows you to knit (almost) until you run out of yarn. Join the fun; put those cherished colorways to work!

Yarn
Bart & Francis MerinoSoft Sport (Sport; 100% Merino; 300 meters / 328 yards per 100 grams); 1 skein; sample uses 92 grams in color Rocket Sprocket Orange mix.

Needles
4 mm (US size 6) 80 cm / 32 inches circular needle or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge
20 stitches and 27.5 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stockinette stitch, unblocked.
12 stitches and 26 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in stitch pattern B, blocked.
Note: obtaining the gauge given is not crucial but will affect the finished size and the yardage needed.

Notions
Stitch markers: 1 in color A (beginning-of-round marker). Tapestry needle. Blocking pins. Blocking wires (optional).

Size
One; easily customizable.

Final measurements
Circumference (c): 133 cm / 52.25 inches, height (h): 32 cm / 12.5 inches.

Skill level
Basic stitches, slipped stitches, increases, decreases. Elastic BO. Video tutorials are provided for the stitches and techniques used.

Pattern notes
This pattern is worked in the round. Suggestions are given to customize the pattern.
Charts and written instructions are provided as well as clear video tutorials for the used stitches.

Pattern support
For questions about this pattern, please PM me on Ravelry or send me an email. Contact details are provided.

Thank you note
I’d like to send a big thank you to my truly awesome test knitters on Ravelry: annahop, katisha, lyndeepitiak, somebunnyslove.
Thanks a lot for your time and dedication, for helping me make this pattern even better and for showing how the pattern would look like with different yarns!

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