Hipster Cowl

This is probably the coolest accessory I've designed, and I might like it even more than the shawl it was inspired by, the [Hipster Shawl][1]... Practical, fuss free, this cowl goes with everything in my wardrobe. And yes, I do feel cool wearing it... even if not exactly 'hipster'. As any hipster would, I chose an [ethical and sustainable yarn with a great story][2]… And as if their story wasn’t amazing enough, the fiber is unbelievably soft and glorious against my skin. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** 14½ inches (36 cm) wide and 56 inches (140 cm) long, made into a loop. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 5 skeins of Baby Yak Medium by Myak (100% yak; 125 yards [114m]/50g) or approx. 560 yards (513m) of light worsted or DK weight yarn. Shown in colorway Desert. Needles: US 8 (5 mm) needles. Other notions: Crochet hook, tapestry needle, a split ring st marker, blocking pins or wires. **GAUGE** 16 st and 30 rows to 4” (10cm) in garter st on US 8 (5 mm) needles after blocking. Gauge is not crucial for this project. However, changes might result in a different yardage requirement. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hipster-shawl [2]: https://myak.it