A collaboration between friends Tanis Gray of TanisKnits and Samantha Hardman of Whimsical Wood Yarn Co, they each designed a stranded colorwork motif, then put them together to make this tattoo-inspired cowl. Skullflakes, a flying swallow, “knit fast die warm” text, stars, and moons dance across this cozy accessory. Each designer picked their yarn and colors.

The Knittoo Cowl is worked in the round from the bottom up seamlessly. Smaller needles are used on the bottom and top garter border, while the stranded colorwork portion is worked in larger needles.

2 Hanks The Plucky Knitter Hazel Worsted (3.5 oz/100 g ea approx. 260 yds/238 m, 80% merino, 20% cashmere) in Rock Lobster (pink, CC1) – 300 total yds (270 m) used and 1 Hank The Plucky Knitter Hazel Worsted (3.5 oz/100 g ea approx. 260 yds/238 m, 80% merino, 20% cashmere) in Athos (maroon, CC2) – 245 total yds (224 m) used.

300 total yds (270 m) of CC1 are used, and 245 total yds (224 m) of CC2 are used.