BAO BAO cowl

**The BAO BAO cowl** is a beautiful companion to the [BAO BAO shawl][1] and the [BAO BAO hat][2] and completes this little collection. For pattern support, please find the questions thread [here][3] The tubular, twisted (Mobius) cowl features the beautiful and fun stitch pattern I used for the [HEIMATHAFEN pullover][4] in combination with generous Stockinette stitch sections and a narrow contrasting stripe. Starting with a provisional cast-on, the cowl is worked in rounds as a tube. First in dip stitch stripe pattern, later in plain Stockinette stitch. After blocking and after giving the tube a twist (this makes it special and easy to wear), the 2 sets of live stitches (from the provisional cast-on and from the last round we worked) are grafted together. Color changes for the dip stitch stripe pattern are worked every 4 rounds. You can adjust the size by adding or reducing the number of stitches by 4 sts or a multiple of 4 sts. Length can be adjusted to your liking. Please note that any change will affect the yardage. **Yarn** Le Woolle NOCCIOLE [197 yds (180m) /50g]; shown in colors BRINA (white = C1) MIELE (yellow = C2) NUVOLA (light grey = C3) 1 ball each in C1 and C2 2 balls in C3 or 186 yds (170 m) in C1, 186 yds (170 m) in C2, 306 yds (280 m) in C3 of a heavy fingering to sport weight yarn Note: Yardage doesn’t include the gauge swatch **Needles** US 4 (3.5 mm) 24” (60 cm) circular needle Spare US 4 (3.5 mm) or US 3 (3.25 mm) 24” (60 cm) or longer circular needle for grafting **Gauge** 20 sts x 35 rounds = 4” (10 cm) square in dip stitch stripe pattern after blocking 20 sts x 32 rounds = 4” (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch after blocking **Notions** Smooth waste yarn and crochet hook for provisional cast-on, 3 stitch markers – 2 of them removable, tapestry needle, blocking tools. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bao-bao-shawl [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bao-bao-hat [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/designs-by-isabell-kraemer/topics/4398585 [4]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heimathafen