Inspired by the work of friend and fellow designer Cindy Craig, I envisioned this modular scarf/shawl as a way to give myself a chance to explore stripes in all their forms and variations. It turned out to be one of the most satisfying and interesting knits in recent memory.

I love seeing how three strong colors get blended and mixed to look completely different than they do in the skein. I love how the linen version drapes and slinks and makes the stripes shimmer. I love how the wool version vibrates with a different kind of color interaction. Have fun mixing, striping, and wearing!

Finished Sizes
Both projects are worked similarly to the last unit(s).
Directions for the cowl are listed first with the directions for the shawl found in parentheses.
Cowl - Approximately 20” circumference, 5” wide
Shawl - Approximately 62” by 15”

Yarn
Cowl sample was made with Louet Gems Fingering in colors Candy Apple Red (A), Teal (B), and Caribou (C).
Shawl sample was made with Louet Euroflax Sport in colors Terra Cotta (A), French Blue (B), and Shamrock (C).

100 yds in each of three colors - Fingering weight - Cowl
350 yds in each of three colors - Sport weight - Shawl

Needles
3.25 mm (US #3) circular needle - Cowl
3.75 mm (US #5) circular needle at least 24” in length - Shawl

Notions
Safety Pin

Gauge
24 sts and 48 rows = 10 cm (4”) in Garter Stitch - Cowl
18 sts and 36 rows = 10 cm (4”) in Garter Stitch - Shawl

Skills Required
• Picking up stitches
• Casting on in the middle of your work

This pattern is part of the Next Level Knit-Along for 2015. To find out more, visit EduKnit.com/NextLevel.