This pattern is available exclusively, as a kit, at your LYS

Cold Snap pairs crisp diagonal ribbing with the cloud-soft luxury of baby alpaca and merino for a cowl that feels as cozy as it looks. Knit in Rico Design Madly in Love, this effortlessly wearable accessory drapes beautifully while adding rich texture and warmth to cold-weather layering. Equal parts polished and comforting, it’s the kind of knit you’ll reach for the moment the temperature drops.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 20½”
Height (folded): 7”

MATERIALS
Rico Design Madly in Love Luxury Baby Alpaca & Merino Chunky (70% alpaca, 23% polyamide, 7% wool; 50g/142 yds)
• 10 Bordeaux – 1 ball
Needle: US Size 10 (6 mm) 16” circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker

GAUGE
14 sts x 24 rnds/rows = 4” in Diagonal Rib after blocking
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This cowl is knit in the round from the bottom up. After the desired height is reached, it is then split and knit flat to create a fold over.

The Diagonal Rib Pattern is both written and charted for your convenience.

Please note that this cowl is written to make the most of one ball of Rico Design Madly in Love Luxury Baby Alpaca & Merino Chunky. You may need to unravel your swatch to use in the final piece, or you may wish to purchase an extra ball as insurance.