Perpendicular Cowl by Brenda Castiel

Perpendicular Cowl

Knitting
August 2015
DK (11 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Ribbing
US 5 - 3.75 mm
319 - 398 yards (292 - 364 m)
2 sizes: Approx 6-6.5 in wide and 45-50 (58-62) in long / 15-17 cm by 112-125 (145-155) cm.
English
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This handsome cowl or scarf uses a “magical” stitch to create vertical stripes on one side, horizontal stripes on the other. Amaze your friends!
It’s perfect for team or school colors, and makes a great gift.

Graft the ends together for a cowl, or knit it as a scarf.

Needle:
This “magical” stitch requires a circular needle.

Yarn used (smaller size):
Color A: 166 yds (152 m), Color B: 153 yds (140 m).
Yarn used (larger size):
Color A: 208 yds (190 m), Color B: 190 yds (175 m).

Here are some quotes from my wonderful test knitters.
“Loved the pattern. Will definitely make more! Everyone who has seen it thinks it is fabulous.”
“it was a pleasure to knit and I’ve had so many compliments about it!”
“Love the pattern, having lots of fun knitting it! Amazing how it works!”

Test knitters: sjb1knits; arianwenmcb; deb-knits; archey; hhersey; rikihall; KNITnGLO; mizcue.
Thanks so much for all your help!