Plaid Cowl – PDF

SIZES: 1 (2) correspond to head circumference sizes 50-54 cm (55-61 cm)
Finished garment circumference after blocking: top edge 49 (57) cm, bottom edge 76 (89) cm
Height: 29 (34) cm

MATERIALS: Needles and crochet hook:
3.5 mm circular needle for ribbing, 60 cm or 80 cm for Magic Loop
4 mm circular needle, 60 cm or 80 cm for Magic Loop
3.5 mm or thinner circular needle for holding stitches, 60 cm or 80 cm for Magic Loop
3.5 mm crochet hook

GAUGE: 22 sts x 31 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch with 4 mm needles

YARN: For the cowl, you can choose either a single strand of DK weight yarn, or two strands of Fingering and Lace weight yarns held together. Make sure your gauge is correct.

YARN REQUIREMENTS:
Main Color: 90 (100) g or at least 225 (250) m
Contrast Color 1: 25 (30) g or at least 65 (75) m
Contrast Color 2: 15 (20) g or at least 40 (50) m
Recommended yarn is Säiewool Merino DK 250 m/100g

OTHER MATERIALS:
approx. 3.5 m of scrap yarn for Provisional Cast On
1 stitch marker
tapestry needle for weaving in ends
approx. 65 (70) cm of 3-4mm round elastic and a stopper, or 90 (100) cm of I-cord
(instructions on page 7)

The pattern uses Provisional Cast On for the beginning, Three Needle Join for the casing fold, and Tubular Bind Off for finishing.
However, you can choose Option B or any other techniques if you prefer.

Technique options:
Option A –
cast on = Provisional Cast On
casing = Three Needle Join
bind off = Tubular Bind Off without setup rows
Option B –
cast on = regular cast on
casing = sewing the fold with a needle
bind off = any stretchy bind off technique

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