Spring Birds

Meet Spring Birds - A simple three-row slip stitch cowl to wear during early Spring when there is still a chill in the air. Worked with one main color and three contrasting colors, this circular cowl is the perfect way to stash dive. This design began as a means to showcase naturally dyed yarn. Natural dyes can be coaxed from plant parts such as leaves, flowers, roots, and bark. The colors for this cowl came from flowers grown at Running Bird Farm. They include coreopsis, cosmos, and marigolds. To learn more visit www.runningbirdfarm.com. Suggested Yarn North Bay Fiber Bayhouse™ Sport (100% Targhee-Polypay Wool; 225yd/205m - 50g) One skein in each of 4 colors. Or Sport weight in the following amounts: MC: 225yd/205m CC1-3: 45yd/41m EACH of 3 contrasting colors. Needle gauge US 4 (3.5mm) 16"/40cm circular, or size to obtain Gauge 22 sts and 30 rows = 4"/10cm in stitch pattern, blocked. (gauge not critical but will affect finished size and yardage requirements) Finished Measurements 20"/50cm in circumference x 11"/28cm high