A spectrum of Silk Cloud blends quietly in this simple seed-stitch cowl. Three strands of Silk Cloud are held together, with one strand periodically changing to a new color to create a soft transition from one color to the next, and back again.

▲ FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
11.25” width
45 (72)” circumference

▲ YARN
Tosh Silk Cloud (60% Kid Mohair, 40% Silk; 330 yds / 25 g):
1 (2) skeins Color A
1 skein Color B
1 (2) skeins Color C
1 skein Color D

Samples shown in both the original Shibu Knits Mill-Dyed colors & the new Madelinetosh Hand-Dyed colors.

Large version shown in: Tosh Silk Cloud Paper, Kodama, Hosta Blue, & Edison Bulb (6 skeins Tosh Silk Cloud).

Small version shown in: Tosh Silk Cloud Star Scatter Solid, Modern Fair Isle, Afternoon, & Flora Rose (4 skeins Tosh Silk Cloud).

▲ NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US Size 9 (5.5 mm) needles
US Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Waste yarn
Tapestry needle

▲ GAUGE
16 sts & 24 rows = 4” in Seed Stitch after blocking, with 3 strands of Silk Cloud held together, on size 9 needles or size needed to obtain gauge

▲ PATTERN NOTES
Gradient begins with a provisional cast-on and is worked in Seed Stitch with 3 strands of Silk Cloud held together throughout. Ends are grafted together using a Kitchener-style stitch specifically suited for the Seed Stitch pattern. Before you cast on, wind each skein of Silk Cloud into 3 balls per color.