Athleisure Cowl

=Save 20% through March 15 with code **Fashion**. Discount also valid on [Drawn Together](/patterns/library/drawn-together)! Enjoy! The architect in me loves all black clothing, and the outdoor enthusiast loves comfortable and stylish athletic clothing that I can wear all day. **ATHLEISURE COWL** bridges the gap in my wardrobe preferences in the smoothest of ways. It’s designed with thoughtful reversible details, a functional drawstring, and it’s the perfect extra bit of fashion that’s also functionally warm. Designed for a single skein of yarn, this design has directions for both worsted weight (as shown in the main sample) and sport to DK weights. It’s a great use for a skein of handspun, too. Create a drawstring with the main color for a sleek look or add a pop accent color for a bit of pizzaz. Pattern includes video tutorials for the details used in this design. **YARN – SPORT TO DK WEIGHT** Originally designed for worsted weight yarn, I added notes for sport to DK weight during testing and knit a few more samples. *Handspun sample (mixed colors) is sport to DK weight, mixed fibers, approximately 15-16 WPI. Sample used 181 yd / 166 m (72 g). Drawstring used fingering weight yarn, 16 yd / 15 m (4 g).* *Sport weight sample (dark teal) is Targhee Sport 4-ply yarn by HipStrings, 90% Superwash Targhee, 10% Nylon, 300 yd / 274 m per 100 g. Sample used 243 yd / 222 m (81 g). Drawstring used fingering weight yarn, 19 yd / 17 m (4 g).* **YARN – WORSTED WEIGHT** Targhee Worsted 3-ply yarn by HipStrings, 100% Targhee Wool, 280 yd / 256 m per 115 g, or similar worsted weight yarn, 1 skein. [www.hipstrings.com][1]. *Worsted weight sample shown in colorway Raven. Total yarn used: 224 yd / 205 m (92 g) Cowl: 212 yd / 194 m (87 g) Drawstring: 12 yd / 11 m (5 g)* **GAUGE & NEEDLES – SPORT TO DK WEIGHT** 21 stitches & 28 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round US 6 / 4.0 mm circular needle, 16” / 40 cm or 24” / 60 cm *or size needed to get gauge* Drawstring (fingering to DK weight): US 2 / 2.75 mm needles **GAUGE & NEEDLES – WORSTED WEIGHT** 18 stitches & 24 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round Worsted weight: US 8 / 5.0 mm circular needle, 16” / 40 cm or 24” / 60 cm *or size needed to get gauge* Drawstring (worsted weight): US 5 / 3.75 mm needles **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS – BOTH WEIGHTS** Circumference: 24” / 61 cm Height: 8.5” / 22 cm *Adjust height by adjusting number of pattern repeats or length of border.* **ADDITIONAL TOOLS** Spare circular needle in same size as main needle Smooth waste yarn for provisional cast-on Crochet hook in size similar to main needle for provisional cast-on This is a written pattern with a schematic and links to video tutorials. Share your work on Instagram: #[AthleisureCowl][2] Tech editing: Bronwyn Hahn Test knitting: Pia B., Jill D., Sara D., Lisa M., Kim R., Alane O., Amanda S., L. Taylor, & Emily W. (knitwitte8) [1]: www.hipstrings.com [2]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/search/keyword/?q=%23athleisurecowl