The Lucky Cowl is designed for a newcomer to colorwork, and experienced knitters will enjoy playing with different color combinations and perhaps even riffing off this pattern to create their own designs.
Choose a garter stitch or picot edge to further customize your Lucky Cowl.
Yarn
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55% merino, 33% acrylic, 12% cashmere, 137 yards/125 m per 50g skein); approx. 240 yards/220 m; sample uses 340080 Jade (Color A) and 340012 Oatmeal (Color B)
OR
Queensland United (55% organic lambswool, 45% organic cotton, 251 yards/230 m per 50g skein); approx. 240 yards/220 m; sample uses 22 - Silver Grey (Color A) and 41 - Honeysuckle (Color B)
Needles & Notions
• US 4/3.5 mm 24”/60 cm circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Stitch marker (to indicate the beginning of round)
• Tapestry needle
Gauge
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino: 24 sts x 28 rounds = 4”/10 cm after blocking, using US 4/3.5 mm needles, worked in the round in stockinette stitch.
Queensland United: 22.5 sts x 32 rounds = 4”/10 cm after blocking, using US 4/3.5 mm needles, worked in the round in stockinette stitch.
Approximate Size
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino: 25”/63.5 cm circumference
and 7.5”/19 cm tall, after blocking
Queensland United: 25”/63.5 cm circumference and 7”/18 cm tall, after blocking