"Mustangs & Madras" Cowl

For warming your neck on cool evenings at the drive-in, or watching the sunset from the hood of the car.

A seamlessly worked möbius shape, the “Mustangs & Madras” Cowl features a simple to work slipstitch pattern. Only one color is worked at a time, resulting in a look that is both intuitive to work and elegant.

Are you ready to elevate your accessory game? This stunning design is sure to add a touch of fierce elegance to any outfit.

CONSTRUCTION

The möbius cowl is knit in the round beginning with a provisional cast on. Slip stitch pattern is worked to length, then work is twisted once and ends are grafted together to create a seamless circle. Sample uses Sincere Sheep Cormo Sport and Knit Picks High Desert Sport.

MATERIALS

Sport weight or light DK yarn

• Main Color: ~350 yards / 320 meters
• Contrast Color: ~220 yards / 201 meters
• US 5 (3.75 mm) OR size to achieve gauge:
• 16” circular
• spare circular needle of equal or similarly lesser size for finishing
• Smooth scrap yarn
• Stitch marker

GAUGE

garter stitch: 27 stitches = 4”

*Note: while gauge is not crucial it will impact the yardage used.

DIFFICULTY

1/5