Ewephoria A Sheep Cowl

> [Get email updates][1] to hear about Shaina’s new designs, video tutorials, class schedule, and receive subscriber-only introductory discounts on pattern releases! Flock around… and find out how fun it is to knit this adorable cowl! Three colors of worsted weight yarn and some stranded colorwork skills are all you need to knit a cozy flock of sheep to dance around your neck. **Construction Details:** Worked in the round from the bottom up, this cowl uses three colors to create adorable colorwork sheep. The colorwork technique used is stranded colorwork. **Skills Required:** Cast on/Bind off Knit/Purl Joining in the round Increasing (M1R) Decreasing (SSK, K2tog) Working stranded colorwork Links are provided on the pattern for relevant tutorial videos Sizes: One Size Finished measurements: Approx 25”/63cm circumference and 9”/23cm depth Gauge: 18 sts and 21 rounds = 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch using size needle to obtain gauge Needles: US 8 (5mm) 24”/60 cm circular needle or size needed for gauge. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Yarn: Worsted weight (CYCA #4) yarn in three colors 180 yards of Background Color; 120 yards of Sheep Color; 80 yards of Legs and Face Color Sample shown in Hand Dyed by Shaina Bilow “Easy Aran” (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 218 yds/100g) 1 skein in Hot Pink for Background Color. Berroco “Vintage” (52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon; 218 yds/100g) 1 skein in 5145/Cast Iron for Legs and Face. Plymouth “Encore Starz” (74% Acrylic, 25% Wool, 1% Polyester; 200 yds/100g) 1 ball in G208/White for Sheep. Other Materials: Stitch marker(s), tapestry needle. [1]: http:///www.shainabilow.com/mailing-list