Hand in Hand Cowl 2

Our second version of our Hand in Hand Cowl pattern continues the celebration of yarns that work well together. This cowl is a deceptively simple two-color garter stitch piece with a touch of shaping that allows it to sit just right around your neck -- perfect for your stash of lightweight and fluffy yarns! SAMPLES SHOWN Hot Pink: Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool in color Pinky Swear (MC) and Dimond Laine Birdie in color Pop Rocks (CC). Shown in the 13.5" length. Neon Yellow: Dimond Laine Elmer Fingering in color Sweatshirt (MC) and Dimond Laine Birdie in color Fetch (CC). Shown in the 20.5" length. SIZES Two lengths: 13.5" (20.5"). FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approx. 26" circumference at bottom tapering to 18" circumference at top x 13.5 (20.5)" tall. YARN REQUIREMENTS *Please note these are yarn estimates. The amount used will depend on your yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make.* MC: Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool (100% American wool; 200 yards per 50 grams) OR Dimond Laine Elmer Fingering (80% merino, 20% cashmere; 205 yards per 50 grams); 1 (2) skein(s). CC: Dimond Laine Biride (74% alpaca, 26% silk; 328 yards per 50 grams); 1 (1) skein. OR Fingering-weight yarns in the following amounts: MC: 165 (250) yards / 150 (228)m, CC: 145 (175) yards / 132 (160)m. NEEDLES *Needles listed are suggested.* Gauge Needle: US 5 (3.75mm) 16" / 40cm circular needles. Smaller Needle (optional, for bind-off): US 4 (3.5mm) 16" / 40cm circular needle, or one size smaller than Gauge Needle. TOOLS BOR marker, darning needle. GAUGE Approx. 20 stitches and 26 rounds in two-color garter stitch in the round, using Gauge Needle, blocked.