The Akron Cowl is an adaptation of the Akron Wrap and was created in collaboration with Bewitched Pigments using their new yarn line, Charmed. The yarn used will be available in person on November 11th at the Indie Knit and Spin in Pittsburgh, PA, so if you’re planning to be near Pittsburgh, go to the event to check out this cowl and the Bewitched Pigments yarn!

This cowl is adjustable in size, and is knit flat, from side to side, starting with a provisional cast on and finishing with the ends being grafted together. The design utilizes two colors, and moves between seed stitch, stockinette, and lace. The shifting textures and colors make for an interesting, but not overly-complicated knit.

Measurements:

• Circumference – 34”, Height – 12”
• 29 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
  in Stockinette

Yarn:

• DK Weight
• This pattern requires two colors of yarn in the following amounts: 223 total yards: 120 of Main Color, and 103 yards of Contrasting Color.
• The pictured sample was Knit using Bewitched Pigments Charmed in the following colorways: Cancer (Main Color), and Hyacinth (Contrasting Color)

Tools:

• US 7 (4.5 mm) Knitting Needles
• Scrap Yarn for provisional cast on

Skills Used:

• Provisional Cast On
• Seed Stitch
• Color Changes
• Lace
• Kitchener StitchIf you do not want to use a provisional cast on, you may cast on and bind off normally, and then seam the ends together using your method of choice, but this will result in a more noticeable seam.

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