Swash Zone Cowl Knitting Pattern

This is a digital pdf knitting pattern download.

Swash Zone is a two color Möbius cowl. It features a bold chevron stranded colorwork pattern that inverts in the middle. It is knit in a tube in the round and then twisted to form a Möbius strip before grafting the ends together. Part of the Malabrigo Quickies program, Swash Zone utilizes Ultimate Sock, a beautifully soft merino/nylon blend, in two stunning colors, Cote d’Azure and Pearl.

Yarn

CC1: 340 yd / 311 m fingering weight yarn

CC2: 340 yd / 311 m fingering weight yarn

Suggested yarn: Malabrigo Ultimate Sock (75% Superwash Merino Wool/25% Nylon, 420 yd (385 m) / 100 g), 1 skein each in colorways Cote d’Azure (CC1) and Pearl (CC2)

Gauge

26 sts and 32 rows / 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, after blocking

Tools

2 sets of size 4 (3.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles (or size needed to meet gauge)

1 stitch marker, crochet hook for provisional cast on, waste yarn, tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape

Finished Measurements

Approx 28” / 71 cm circumference (after grafting) x 9.25” / 24 cm height (when laid flat)

Pattern has been tech edited and test knit.