Winter Stars Cowl

The Winter Stars Cowl is the perfect accessory to add a touch of coziness and style to all your winter outfits! With its intricate star pattern design, this cowl will keep you warm while looking fabulous. The soft yarn used makes it not only comfortable to wear but also incredibly stylish. Whether you're out for a winter walk or snuggled up by the fireplace, this cowl is sure to become your favorite go-to accessory. It's a fun and rewarding project that will have you looking chic and staying warm all season long!

MATERIALS

• No. 8 (5.0mm) 24” Circular 
• No. 10.5 (6.5mm) 24” Circular 
• Stitch Ring Markers 
• Darning Needle Set 
• Scissors
• Yarn
• Cascade Yarns “220 Superwash Grande” 
• 100% Superwash Wool
• 220 yards/201 meters per skein
• * MC Color 854 (Navy) 1 skein
• * CC Color 1946 (Silver Grey) 1 skein

Gauge

15 sts and 16 rnds = 4 inches in chart pattern on larger needles

Finished Measurements

Cowl measures approximately 16 inches tall and 33 inches in circumference

Abbreviations

• bor – beginning of rnd
• CO – Cast On
• K – Knit
• P – Purl
• rnd/rnds – round/rounds
• sm – stitch marker
• st/sts – stitch/stitches

Notes

When working in fair isle, choose a method of working with two colors at once that works for you and use that same method throughout the entire piece.

If you want a larger or smaller cowl, you can add or subtract by multiples of 4. Note that if you make your cowl larger, you will need more yarn.

The Pattern

Using smaller needle, MC, and long tail cast on, CO 128 sts. Join to work in the rnd being careful not to twist. Place a sm to note bor.

Rnd 1: Purl

Rnd 2: Knit

Work last 2 rnds a total of 3 times.

Change to larger needles.

Join CC and begin working the chart below.

MC = dark blue on chart

CC = light grey on chart

Repeat chart until piece measures approximately 15 inches. End after working a rnd 3 or rnd 6.

Change to smaller needles.

Rnd 1: Knit

Rnd 2: Purl

Work last 2 rnds a total of 3 times.

Bind off all sts. (Don’t bind off too tightly.) Weave in tails and block lightly if necessary.