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Get ready to evolve your brioche knitting with the Phylogeny Cowl. Phylogeny is the study of the evolutionary history of species, and the brioche cables in this cowl form designs reminiscent of the branching of a genetic tree. This design has a great balance of cable motifs to teach you something new and engage your mind, with repetition and resting rows to keep it fun and relaxed, making a project that you won’t want to put down. This cozy cowl is the perfect accessory to let you highlight your personal style and skill this winter!

The Phylogeny Cowl is knit in the round with designs formed with brioche cables. Instructions are provided in both written and charted form, and tutorial videos are linked for working brioche cables.

Finished Measurements:
25 in/62.5 cm circumference x 10 in/25 cm height

Yarn:
DK Weight
Color A: 170 yds/155 m
Color B: 170 yds/155 m
Sample shown in Mitchell Wool Co. Cormo DK (100% Non-Superwash Cormo Wool; 170 yds/155 m in 50g) in White Raw (A) and Brown Raw (B)

Gauge:
16 stitches x 25 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in Brioche Rib after gentle blocking; see note about counting rounds

Needles:
24-in US 7/4.5 mm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions:
• Locking stitch markers/cable needles
• Stitch marker
• Darning needle