Button It Up Cowl

Discover the joy of knitting with this vibrant, squishy cowl pattern, featuring a delightful combination of two colors of DK weight yarn for a quick and engaging project. This stylish cowl is designed to be knit flat, starting with a cozy ribbed edging that transitions into a captivating square and stripe pattern. By working every other row twice, you’ll create interesting stitch textures that add character to your accessory. The design concludes with a functional ribbed button band adorned with two buttonholes, making this cowl a sassy and sophisticated addition to any outfit.

**Yarn Requirements:** For this eye-catching cowl, you'll need two colors of DK weight yarn, approximately 170 yards (67 grams) of the Main Color (MC) and 100 yards (40 grams) of the Contrast Color (CC). The cowl is shown in the gorgeous Miss Babs Kaweah, made from 100% superwash merino wool. For your MC, we recommend the lively shade “You Rang?”, paired beautifully with the earthy hue “Moss” for your CC.

**Size Details:** This cowl comes in one versatile size, measuring 28 inches wide by 15 inches tall when laid flat. It is perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of flair to their wardrobe.

**Needles & Notions:** You will need US size 7 (4.5mm) needles, ideally 24 inches long or longer circular needles for seamless knitting. Additionally, don’t forget your tapestry needle for weaving in ends and two one-inch buttons to complete the look.

**Gauge Information:** Achieve the perfect fit by ensuring your gauge is 16 stitches per 4 inches and 26 rows per 4 inches in pattern when using US size 7 (4.5 mm) needles. This ensures your cowl not only looks great but feels fantastic, too!

This easy-to-follow knitting pattern is perfect for knitters of all skill levels, providing a stylish and practical accessory that is sure to turn heads. Dive into this fun project today, and let your creativity shine!