Cascades Cowl, Reversible

This geometric motif is inspired by the Cascade Mountain Range in the PNW. It uses repeating triangles to suggest rolling mountains across the horizon, with dots of colorwork representing misty rain. Asymmetrical mirror of the pattern evokes the reflection of the mountains across the lake.

Suggested Yarns

• 3 skeins of DK weight yarn
• Whimsical Colors Yarns – Yak Bliss, 65% Superwash Merino/20% Silk/15% Yak, 100g skeins, 231 yds (211 m)
• Sample: Orca (black) and Natural (grey)

Approximate Yardage

• 450 yards (410 m) in MC
• 230 yards (210 m) in CC

Suggested Needles

• US 5/3.75mm or size needed to obtain gauge
• 32in (80cm) circular needles

Gauge

• 23 sts and 29 rows per 4in/10cm in colorwork

Size(s)

• One size

Finished Measurements

• 10.5 in height x 16 in width (26 x 40 cm)
• 32 in (80 cm) circumference

This pattern is for an adventurous beginner.

Constrution

• The pattern is knit in the round, from a provisional cast on, using purl row for edges, and then grafted together using a kitchener stitch to provide adouble thick, revisable finish

Special Techniques

• Provisional Cast on
• Kitchener Stitch
• 2-color stranded colorwork in the round,
• Catching long floats
• Chart reading