Retro Stripes Cowl Pattern

This cowl is a quick knit only using two skeins of yarn. The pattern has instructions on how to knit it with either Fingering Weight or DK Weight yarn. The samples used indie dyed yarn, but feel free to stash dive or use whatever is in your budget!

DK Weight:
MC: Explorer Knits Cashmere DK, 231 yards/100 grams in Tide
CC: Explorer Knits Cashmere DK, 231 yards/100 grams Karma Chameleon
Total yardage: 427 yards/391 m
Gauge: 24sts x 22 rows, in colorwork in the round
Height: 8”/ 20.5cm
Circumference: 22”/ 56cm

Fingering Weight:
MC: Magpie Fibers Swanky Sock, 400 yards/115 grams in Canadian Beaver
CC: Cotton Fluff by Knitting Lizard Fibers, 438 yards/100 grams in Avocado
Total yardage: 691 yards/ 632 m
Gauge: 28sts x 24 rows, in colorwork in the round
Height: 6”/ 15.24cm
Circumference: 44”/ 112cm

Notions:
Tapestry needle
stitch marker
extra set of main knitting needle
waste yarn

Skills Needed
Stranded Colorwork
Knitting in the round
Provisional cast on
Kitchener stitch
Chart Reading