Sunrise Dreams Cowl

No matter what you will face in the course of a day, wearing a soft, luxurious cowl first thing in the morning can make you feel dreamy. Meet the day with this modern cowl, which uses a three-color sequence and slip-stitch pattern in a continuous flow. Knitted in one piece in the round from bottom up with some simple shaping, this cowl is fun to make and very easy to style.

MATERIALS
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend DK (70% Merino, 30% silk; 150 yd [135 m]/50 g; DK weight), #SB3217 Dark Wash (MC), #SB3218 Silver (CC1), and #SB3079 Chartreuse (CC2), 1 skein each.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm) and size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" (60 cm) circular (cir). Optional: Size 1 (2.25 mm) one double-pointed (dpn) for welt. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 28 sts and 50 rnds = about 4" (10 cm) in Large Dunes patt using larger needle, blocked.

Finished Size 21" (53 cm) neck circumference, 27" (68.5 cm) hem circumference, and 10" (25.5 cm) tall, after blocking.

Faina Goberstein is a knitwear designer, author, and knitting instructor who teaches live and online. Faina is the author of Fresh Slipstitch and the co-author of The Art of Slip Stitch and The Art of Seamless Knitting. Her designs have appeared in magazines such as Rowan, Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits, and Cast-On and in numerous books. She is based in northern California. Find her online at fgdesignsknits.com or on Instagram at @faina.go.

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