Shiver Defender Cowl

*Select eight colors of fingering weight yarn to knit this stranded colorwork cowl. The cowl is knitted as a tube in the round, beginning with zig zag stripes. Increaes gradually shape the cowl to create a longer height at the back of the head for a hooded cocoon shape. The contrasting colors clash with vibrant energy in the geometric triangle, chevron, and diamond motifs. Decreases shape the fabric to form a tapered slope toward the bind off edge. Seam the CO and BO edge together for a fully reversible and double thick fabric. This design is the ultimate defender against chilly winter shivers.* **Finished Measurements** 28″ / 71cm circumference around neck after seaming. 9″ / 23cm at narrowest part along the front neck. 8″ / 20cm wide at narrowest part on the front of the neck. 14″ / 36cm at widest part along the back of the neck/head. Measurements taken after blocking with the tube lying flat. **Yarn** Fingering weight **Yardage** Color A - 150yds / 137m Color B - 130yds / 119m Color C - 130yds / 119m Color D - 130yds / 119m Color E - 130yds / 119m Color F - 70yds / 64m Color G - 130yds / 119m Color H - 60yds / 55m **Shown in** West Wool Bicycle (100% South American Merino Wool; 191yds / 175m per 50g skein) Color A - Dijon (golden yellow) Color B - Celeriac (lightest color) Color C - Cobalt (blue) Color D - Minty (bright green) Color E - Koi (bright orange) Color F - Brackish (turqouise) Color G - Mulberry (darkest color) Color H - Starfish (peachy coral) **Needles** US 4 / 3.5mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge Magic loop method is used for knitting in the round. Watch this Westknits video to assist with the magic loop technique. https://youtu.be/hpFHbHmrCcc **Notions** 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle **Gauge** 30 sts & 34 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in stranded colorwork after blocking **Westknits Workshops** Venture into the world of Westknits with my series of online workshops. Westknits Workshops can be watched as many times as you like and at your own pace as you learn new knitting skills. Sign up here! https://www.westknits.com/collections/workshops **Westknits Kits** We have dozens of curated color palettes to inspire your next Westknits project. Collect a Westknits kit at Stephen & Penelope! We ship worldwide! https://www.stephenandpenelope.com/pages/westknits-kits All rights reserved. Pattern for personal use only.