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• This is a PDF knitting pattern.
  
  

  Select two colors of DK weight wool like West Wool Tandem and pair them together with matching strands of lace weight mohair silk. I held a matching strand of Glowhair lace weight mohair silk together with each color of Tandem to make the fabric extra soft with a subtle fluffy glow.

  This stranded cowl is knit in the round with increases and decreases to form the tapered silhouette. The back of the cowl is higher to form a protective hooded effect for extra defense against the winter chills. Choose a high contrast color combo to accentuate the bold geometric motifs or select a softer contrast for a more shadowy subtle effect.
  

  All rights reserved. Pattern for personal use only.

• Finished Measurements
  23″ / 58cm circumference around neck after seaming. 7.5″ / 19cm at narrowest part along the front neck. 13″ / 33cm at widest part along the back of the neck/head. Measurements taken after blocking with the tube lying flat.
  

  Yarn
  DK weight held together with lace weight mohair

  You can knit this cowl without the extra strand of mohair for a simple DK weight wool version.

  Yardage 
  Color A - 280yds / 256m (light color) 
  Color B - 225yds / 206m (dark color)

  Color A = 1 strand DK weight wool held together with 1 strand lace weight mohair silk
  Color B = 1 strand DK weight wool held together with 1 strand lace weight mohair silk

  For example, you will need 280yds / 256m of DK weight wool AND 280yds / 256m of lace weight mohair silk for color A. You will also need the recommended yardage of color B for both the DK weight and lace weight strands of yarn.
  

  Needles 
  US 6 / 4mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge
  

  Magic loop method is used for knitting in the round. You can use DPN’s if you prefer. Watch this Westknits video to assist with the magic loop technique.
  https://youtu.be/hpFHbHmrCcc

  You can use a shorter circular needle length if you prefer to not use the Magic Loop Method.

  Notions
  1 stitch marker, tapestry needle

  Gauge
  22 sts & 28 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in stranded colorwork after blocking
  

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  Westknits on YouTube
  Check out my videos on YouTube for some helpful tutorials and an exciting insight into the woolly world of Westknits!
  https://www.youtube.com/@StephenWest 

• West Wool Tandem (100% South American Merino Wool; 254yds / 233m per 100g skein)
  West Wool Glowhair (64% Mohair, 36% Mulberry Silk; 229yds / 210m per 25g ball)
  
  Color A: Glass (light blue)

  Color B: Chestnut (dark brown)
  
  Tandem and Glowhair are held together.