Solidus

A solidus is an oblique mark used to denote alternatives. Knit on the bias, the beginning and end of this cowl is joined together in a solid seam to form this forward slash.

Yarn

400 yd (366 m) of fingering weight yarn. Yarn held double throughout.

Sample Shown in 1 sk Oink Pigments Jewls (60% Superwash Merino/30% Bamboo/10% Nylon) 430yd/393m 115g, Lavish Lavender colorway.

Needle

5 mm/US 8 knitting needle or size needed for gauge.

Notions

tapestry needle to weave ends

Finished Size

4 in (10 cm) wide x 80 in (203 cm) circumference

Gauge

23 sts x 24 rows = 4 in (21 cm) in pattern.

Gauge is not critical for this pattern but will affect the amount of yarn required and the finished size of the piece.

This cowl was designed in support of Operation Social Justice, an initiative to raise awareness and support of charities worldwide.

20% of pattern sales for this design will support WCJS Center Lane program. Center Lane is Westchester's only lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) youth and community education center.