Originally published in Interweave’s knit.scene Fall 2018

The Wendy Cowl is a unique project that lets you try multiple techniques: a provisional cast-on, stranded colorwork, and grafting with two colors. These elements work together to create a super-warm and lively tube cowl.

Designer Juliana Lustenader

Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 6” wide and 26.75 (53.25)“ circumference. Cowl shown measures 26.75”.

Yarn Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash (100% superwash fine merino wool; 218 yd / 3.5 oz): #0016 burgundy (A), #0040 pumpkin (B), and #0056 aquamarine (C), 1 (2) ball(s) each.

Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 16” circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker; smooth cotton waste yarn; two tapestry needles.

Gauge 24 sts and 24 rnds = 4” in charted patt.

Notes This cowl is worked in the round starting with a provisional cast-on, then the ends are grafted together in pattern.

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