As I designed the Positive Space hat, I realized that the graphical motif of that pattern would be beautiful in a reversible cowl. Once again, simply switching color dominance in a simple knitting motif has yielded eye-catching accessories.

This pattern contains instructions for two cowls: Double-Wrapped and Pullover.

Rather than use the technique of double knitting for this pattern, I opted to design these cowls as a knitted tube with two pretty seams. The seams offer fun opportunities to include a splash of color or accentuate the shifting of color dominance.

I used Malabrigo Sock yarn, a light fingering, as the base for this design. The skeins are 100% merino, breath-takingly soft and a generous 440 yards (400 meters). I was able to make the Double Wrapped Cowl using one skein of each color, but had a scant amount left over. If you’re gauge is larger than mine or if you are using yarn with less yardage, you will need two skeins of each color.

Yarn
Malabrigo Yarn Sock
100% Merino
Light Fingering
440 yards (400 meters) per 100 gram skein
Impressionist Sky and
Natural

For the Double Wrap Cowl:
440 yards (400 meters) of each color

For the Pullover Cowl:
220 yards (400 meters) of each color
Approx. 88 yards (80 meters) or 20 grams
of a contrast color

Tools
To work in the round:
Two 32” US 4 (3.5 mm) needles
Marker to indicate beginning of round
Darning needle
3.5mm crochet hook for provisional cast on
Waste yarn or long plastic tube to hold stitches

Gauge
33 sts and 36 rows / 4 in (10 cm)
over Chart A or B pattern after blocking. Check your tension and adjust your needle size accordingly.

Sizes
For the Double Wrap Cowl:
51” (130cm) circumference
5.5” (14cm) height

For the Pullover Cowl:
20” (51cm) circumference
6.5” (17cm) height