Designed special for A VERB FOR KEEPING WARM
“2023 winter solstice knitting experience”

Winterly is bandana-cowl worked from the bottom up, in the round. Part 1 includes decreases at both sides of the center slip stitch, to create the bandana shaping.

This cowl is designed to be worked in two colorways of Worsted weight yarns. The color variation is texture is achieved through a variety of slip stitch patterns – there is no stranded colorwork involved. Information on working (optional) jog-less stripes is provided on page 3 (See Special Techniques) to achieve a smoother color transition when alternating between the different color rnds.

Lastly, two-color Fisherman’s Rib is worked in the final section for the top edging.

Sizes
This cowl is written for two sizes: 1 (2)
22.75 (26)” / 57 (65) cm circumference x 16.25” / 40.5 cm length.

Sample pictured reflects size 1.

Suggested Yarn / Requirements
A Verb for Keeping Warm
Bread & Butter “Everyday” Worsted weight yarn
100% US Merino Wool
200 yards / 183 meters per 100 grams

Color 1: 140 (168) yards / 128 (154) meters
Color 2: 132 (158) yards / 121 (144) meters

Sample reflects: C1 “Brandied Cherries” & C2 “Long Shadows”

Suggested Needles & Notions
Needle sizes listed are suggestions. Use sizes necessary to achieve specified gauge.
• Needle A - US 10 / 6 mm (or size needed to achieve Slip Stitch gauge) 16” & 24” / 40 & 60 cm circular needles (See Stitch Guide on page 3)
• Needle B - US 7 / 4.5 mm or three sizes smaller than Needle A (as needed to achieve Fisherman’s Rib gauge), 16 (24)” / 40 (60) cm circular needles (See Stitch Guide on page 3)
• Distinct BOR marker
• 2 additional markers
• Scissors
• Darning needle
• Blocking mat and pins