The Design

A sweet, easy sequel to our Simple Colorwork Cowl, this free pattern helps you take the next step in stranded colorwork. The two-color motif alternates three stitches of one shade with one stitch of another for a delightful, diagonal, criss-crossing pattern. With a squishy structure and comfortable, more-close-fitting size, this cowl is super cozy and quick to knit!

We chose mYak’s Baby Yak Medium for this version of the Three/One Colorwork Cowl. In this worsted-weight yarn, three-gently twisted plies create a bouncy strand that’s a dream to work with. Warmer than sheep’s wool and as soft as cashmere, this exquisite 100% baby yak yarn is hard-wearing, lush, and ethically sourced.

The Details

FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 24"/61cm around x 11"/28cm deep, after blocking.

YARN
3 skeins Baby Yak Medium (125 yds/117m each); 2 skeins of Main Color (MC) and 1 skein of Contrast Color (CC). Or approx. 165 yds/150m in MC and 107 yds/98m in CC of an equivalent worsted-weight yarn.

Sample shown in (MC) Midnight Blue and (CC) Mustard.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 8 (5mm) 16"/40cm circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.
US 6 (4mm) 16"/40cm circular needle, or two sizes smaller than gauge needle.
1 stitch marker.
Darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
Approx. 20 sts/24 rounds = 4"/10cm in colorwork stitch in the round, after blocking.