Velvet Mirror Cowl

[Do you enjoy Andrea’s patterns? Sign up for the DreaReneeKnits Newsletter to receive sneak peeks of new patterns, exclusive introductory discounts, video tutorials, and other things she knows you’ll love!!][1] **DETAILS** This cowl gets started with a provisional cast on and then is knit sideways as a tube. A half twist and some kitchener stitch to finish it off and you have an easy to wear, cozy-to-the-max cowl to pair with all of your cool weather outfits! **SIZES** One Size **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Height - 10.5”/26.5 cm Circumference - 29”/73.5 cm **YARN REQUIREMENTS** *These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.* Heavy Fingering Weight/Sport Weight in 2 colors MC - Suri Alpaca 70 g/269 yds/246 m CC - Merino Wool 80 g/320 yds/293 m **SUGGESTED YARN** *For this cowl I chose a Baby Suri Alpaca from Qing Fibre for the warmth and softness and 3-D fluffy texture paired with the moody intrigue of color shifting yarn in Spincycle Yarns Nocturne!* MC - Qing Fibre Melted Suri 65/25/10 Baby Suri Alpaca/SW Merino/Silk (50 g/192 yds/175 m) - 2 skeins Stun (mint) CC - Spincycle Yarns Nocturne 100% Non-Superwash Merino Wool (50 g/200 yds/183 m) - 2 skeins Thin Ice (dark blues and oranges) **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** Size US 4/3.5 mm -16”/40 cm circular needle, recommended - A second needle of the same size will be needed to finish the cowl. *(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.)* Crochet hook for Provisional Cast On (Size E is recommended) **NOTIONS** Smooth waste yarn, stitch marker (1), tapestry needle and a row counter and blocking wires are recommended **GAUGE** 20.5 sts & 24.5 rnds = 4”/10 cm *Measured over stitch pattern knit in the round, after blocking.* **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** [Provisional cast on][2] Knitting Purling Decrease Stranded colorwork Reading charts (please note the colorwork in this pattern is charted only) [Kitchener stitch][3] **YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS** [Click here to be directed to a pdf with some yarn substitution ideas! These yarns have not all been tested, so we can not guarantee their outcome, but we do hope they provide a jumping off point for inspiration!][4] [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr [2]: https://youtu.be/tP-kOGGF4rY [3]: https://youtu.be/HD9bvuF3ZLo [4]: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LkRAfGnUbizh9IQKHwLm6nKckBC3u0VM/view?usp=sharing