Colosseum Cowl

Introducing our stunning colorwork cowl pattern, designed for those who love a satisfying and enjoyable knitting experience. This cowl is perfect for creating quick gifts or indulging yourself with a cozy, warm accessory. It knits up swiftly with just a small amount of sport weight yarn, making it ideal for using up your favorite yarn scraps in contrasting colors. Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or a beginner looking to try your hand at colorwork, this pattern is sure to delight.

Sizing: Adult

Gauge: 5.5 stitches = 1" (2.5 cm)

Yarn: For the main color (MC), you will need one 100-gram skein of sport weight or light DK yarn. Additionally, you'll require two contrasting colors, each consisting of 20-gram skeins of sport weight yarn. This allows for a fun and colorful mix, perfect for personalizing your cowl.

This sample cowl was beautifully crafted using:

• Sugar-N-Spice: 100% Alpaca, 100 grams, 240 yards, 2 ply DK from Gibraltar Bay Alpaca Farm in Grosse Ile, Michigan.
• Releo: 100% Alpaca, 100 grams, 273 yards, 3 ply sport from Gibraltar Bay Alpaca Farm in Grosse Ile, Michigan.
• Dyed In The Wool: 100% SW Bluefaced Leicester Wool in sport/heavy sock weight, 75 grams, 200 yards in the gorgeous Salty Dog colorway from Spincycle Yarns.

Needles: You will need US 5 (3.75 mm) needles with a 16" cable for the ribbing section, and US 6 (4.5 mm) needles with a 16" cable for working on the colorwork chart.

This colorwork cowl is not only a beautiful accessory but also an excellent project for knitters looking to hone their skills in colorwork techniques. Its versatile design makes it a thoughtful gift for friends and family, or a special treat for yourself. Dive into your stash and get creative with this delightful knitting pattern today!