DRK Everyday 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** I love having patterns that I can return to time and again. Those special designs that work as a blank canvas so that you can add your own special touches - handspun yarn, stripes, fading, using up odds and ends to create ever-changing, unique knits. A pattern you can relax into as you knit it again and again. For me - that is the DRK Everyday Cowl, with its soothing garter stitch and polished slip stitches and I-cord edges. I’ve already knit 5 myself, and have no plans of stopping anytime soon! This cowl is knit flat, on the bias, and seamed at the back neck to create a cowl that wears like a triangle shawl (with none of the fuss!) This pattern includes sizes for the whole family! **BONUS** As mentioned above, I’ve knit quite a few of these - including a couple faded versions. I thought it would be fun to include my fading notes, as a fun bonus for you in the pattern itself! I created my fades by diving into my stash for fingering weight yarn that I held double for a marled fade! [You can check out my project page here!][2] **SIZES** Toddler (Youth, Adult Small, Adult Large) *The samples are shown in the Adult Small size, the wearer is 5'5" and with a 35"/89 cm chest.* **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Neck Circumference: Circumference - 17 (19, 23, 25)”/43.5 (48.5, 58.5, 63.5) cm Back Neck Depth: 5.25 (7.25, 9.25, 9.25)”/13.5 (18.5, 23.5, 23.5) 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.* DK Weight Wool Yarn Total approximate yardage per size: 59 (91, 139, 151) g/150 (230, 354, 384) yds/138 (211, 324, 351) m **SUGGESTED YARN** *For this cowl I chose a DK weight yarn, as that tends to be a common yarn weight we have kicking around in our stash, but also because we can hold 2 strands of fingering weight yarn to easily achieve the same weight! I chose to use Ritual Dyes Marona (3-ply/100% Cormo) & The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Pishkun (2-ply/100% Rambouillet) for the pattern samples, and both turned out so lovely and squishy, with fantastic stitch definition!* Red Sample: Ritual Dyes Marona DK 100% Cormo Wool (100 g/250 yds/228 m) - 1 (1, 2, 2) skeins Jewelweed Striped Sample: The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Pishkun DK 100% MT & WY Rambouillet (100 g/255 yds) - 1 skein each of Gary Cooper & Juniper **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** Size US 6/4 mm (24”/60 cm circular needle) *Cord length is not crucial since this piece is worked flat. (Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.)* **NOTIONS** Scissors, measuring tape, tapestry needle and a row counter is recommended **GAUGE** 18.5 sts & 38 rows = 4”/10 cm **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Long Tail Cast On Knitting on the bias Slipping stitches Increasing Decreasing I-cord edges I-cord bind off Seaming Striping or fading (optional) **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!][3] [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/dreareneeknits/drk-everyday-cowl [3]: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ayyaVOEA4pgksKGBUPr6eyGMeVgXk8N/view?usp=sharing