This pattern was originally published as Hook and Needle’s contribution to the 2025 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 6-9, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. This pattern is also available for download as part of the 2025 Pattern Collection: Our Sky Full of Stars

A whimsical pattern alluding to Jupiter and the flow of swirling gasses and the great red spot. Beginner friendly colorwork pattern in a beautiful cowl. Only works two colors at a time per row and has a fun embellished red spot.

Yarn
Quince and CO Chickadee 100% American Wool. Colorways: Frost 112yds, Petal 68 yds, Clay 68 yds, Maple 68yds. Total yds 316yds

Needles
US 5/3.75mm, 20-24” circular needle or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
24 sts x 30 rows in stranded colorwork in the round after washing and blocking

Notions
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Felting needle and pad (optional)

Finished Measurements
circumference: 24 inches/ height 9 inches

Skill Level
Intermediate