Joybomb Cowl

Squishy & warm, the Joybomb Cowl is going to be your new favorite thing to knit. Like a good book, this project feels unputdownable and it flies off the needles. The proof is in the 4 samples knit while designing! Perfect for a weekend project, gifting, a mommy & me set, or just because — you’ll be covered with 2 shapes and 7 sizes in all. This stranded colorwork cowl is worked top down with either a standard or tapered shape, is trimmed with classic ribbings, and can be embellished with an optional color pop edge. Seeing the story that color shifting yarn will tell is especially exciting but solids are just as fun. Pair with the Joybomb Hat for a coordinating set. **SIZES** *Standard cowl:* 1 (2, 3) | Child/adult small, adult medium, adult large *Tapered cowl:* 1 (2, 3, 4) | Child/adult small, adult medium, adult medium wide, adult large **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** *Standard cowl:* Circumference: 22.75 (28.5, 34.25)” / 57 (71.5, 85.5) cm Length: 10.75 (12.5, 14.25)” / 27 (31.5, 35.5) cm *Tapered cowl:* Top circumference: 21.25 (24.25, 27.5, 30.5)” / 53 (61.5, 69, 76.5) cm Bottom circumference: 26.75 (30.5, 34.25, 38)” / 67 (76.5, 85.5, 95) cm Length: 10.25 (13.75, 13.75, 15.75)” / 25.5 (34.5, 34.5, 39.5) cm **YARN** *Standard (straight) cowl:* MC: Approximately 158 (227, 308) yd / 145 (208, 282) m CC (total): Approximately 85 (130, 185) yd / 78 (119, 169) m *Tapered cowl:* MC: Approximately 137 (215, 242, 308) yd / 126 (197, 221, 282) m CC (total): Approximately 125 (187, 211, 266) yd / 114 (171, 193, 243) m *Optional contrast edges:* 20 yds (18 m) or less / scraps Samples used a mixture of the following worked at the same gauge: Kelbourne Woolens Scout: DK, 100% Non-superwash Wool, 2 ply, 274 yd / 251 m, 100 g Spincycle Yarns Dream State: Worsted, 100% Superwash American Wool, 3 ply, 150 yd / 137 m **GAUGE** Worked in the round & blocked: Stranded Color Work Pattern: 21 sts and 22 rnds = 4” (10 cm) **NEEDLES** Ribbing: US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle 16-24” (40-60 cm), or needle 2 sizes smaller than gauge needle Stranded colorwork: US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle 16-24” (40-60 cm), or needle size needed to obtain gauge Optional: Needle 2-4 times larger than gauge needle to aid in loose BO. **NOTIONS** Stitch markers (one unique BOR m, additional m optional) Tapestry needle