A mini adventure in stitches and color, this cowl is a wonderfully quick knit perfect for a holiday gift. Three colors and a combination of textured stitches make for an engaging project. Fun to knit and fun to wear, someone’s neck will thank you on a blustery day.

Yarn
Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply Toes
100% Superwash Merino Wool; 133 yd/1.3 oz (121 m/38 g) skeins
1 skein each in three colors, shown in Espresso (Color 1), Old Gold (Color 2) and Alder (Color 3)

Or approximately 133 yards/121 meters of fingering weight yarn in each of three colors.

Finished Measurements
Height: 11”/27.5 cm
Circumference: 25”/62.5 cm

Needles
US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needle, 24”/60 cm long, or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
Blocked: 26 stitches and 42 rounds = 4’’/10 cm square in stockinette stitch.

Gauge is not critical for this project but will affect yardage and finished size if different from above.

Notions

• One stitch marker
• Tapestry needle