Frame Your Face Cowl

Expand your colorwork skills by knitting this 2-color stranded colorwork cowl. The color combinations are nearly endless; have fun choosing from the lovely new yarn bases available in the shop to truly make this cowl your own! This design is knit in the round to create a tube which is then seamed using the mattress stitch.

Materials:

• a copy of the pattern (purchase here or at the shop)
• The pattern provides instructions for both a Sport and Worsted Weight Version (you could easily substitute DK weight as well).
• Sport Weight Version
• Main Color: 293 yds / 268 m
• Contrast Color: 293 yds / 268 m
• Worsted (or DK) Weight Version
• Main Color: 280 yds / 256 m
• Contrast Color: 230 yds / 210 m
• For a striking look, use high contrast yarn. 
• Recommended yarn options:
• Primrose Homestead Sport paired with Kelbourne Camper (Sport)
• The Plucky Knitting Legacy DK paired with Fairmount Fibers Marla (DK)
• Kelbourne Scout (DK)
• Primrose Roan (DK)
• Berroco Vintage (Worsted)
• Stop by the shop for additional yarn recommendations and color pairing.
• Sport Weight Version: US 4 (3.5mm) 16" circular needles (or size necessary to meet gauge)
• Worsted (or DK) Weight Version: US 7 (4.5mm) 16" circular needles (or size necessary to meet gauge)
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers 
• Scissors

This class is 4 sessions, with one week off between session 2 and 3. 

Please be aware; the pattern for this design is CHARTED ONLY.

Homework:

• You must complete your gauge swatch prior to class (gauge swatch should be washed and blocked to ensure satisfactory results). Note, gauge is not absolutely critical to this project; however, it will affect the yardage required. 
• Please come to class with your stitches cast on.