With some very simple knitting—and a little fussy finishing—you'll have a double layer cowl that's totally seamless, utterly reversible, and very versatile. Designed for our 2012 LYS (Local Yarn Shop) tour, the two-color version can be worn either color out, or shifted half way for bold color blocking. (We've also included a bonus pattern for a totally tubular headband that you can knot, or not.)
FINISHED SIZES
Small cowl: Approx. 24in / 61cm around x 5½ in / 14cm deep, after grafting or seaming.
Large cowl: Approx. 28in/ 71cm around x 9 in / 23cm deep, after grafting or seaming.
Headband: Approx. 4in / 10cm wide x 17in / 43 cm around, after knotting and grafting, before stretching.
YARN
Small cowl: Shown lower center: 1 skein Rowan Kidsilk Haze (229 yds / 210m), Color 639. Or approx. 229 yds / 210m of an equivalent lace-weight mohair.
Large cowl: Shown upper row: 2 skeins Rowan Kidsilk Haze (229 yds / 210m each), Colors 595 and 641. Or shown lower left: 1 skein Rowan Kidsilk Haze Stripe (460 yds / 420m), Color 359. Or approx. 460 yds / 420m of an equivalent lace-weight mohair.
Headband: Shown lower right: 1 skein Rowan Kidsilk Haze (229 yds / 210m), Color 599. Or approx. 150 yds / 137m of an equivalent lace-weight yarn.
NEEDLES
Cowls: US 2⁄3 (3mm) 16 (24)in circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.
Headband: US 2⁄3 (3mm) double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge.
All pieces: Another needle or set of needles (same size or smaller), for grafting.
US D-E (3.25-3.5mm) crochet hook for provisional cast-on.
GAUGE
Approx. 24 sts / 38 rounds = 4in / 10cm in stockinette stitch in the round, blocked.
