Leaves Turning--Playful Chunky Cowl By Abby Tohline Skill Level: Easy Intermediate Skills Needed: Knit, Knit two together (Ktog), Yarn over (YO), knitting in the round, increasing stitches. One day when staring at my newly acquired Berocco Keltic yarn, it struck me that the slow color change across the length of the skein from green to orange was just like the changing colors of the leaves as summer turns to fall. I really wanted to make something that used only that single skein and really showcased the color change, but also something that could be worn during the very season change that it evoked for me. I almost immediately cast on this cowl and it became Leaves Turning. The open lacework makes it not too hot but also allows the yarn to stretch out to a nice long, slouchy cowl that slowly morphs from green along the bottom to the lovely orange that frames the face, or vice versa. \*SinceBeroccoKelticis nowdiscontinued you canuseanybrand of chunky yarn that you want to that is lofty and wooly to get the same effect. Size: Women's one size fits all Finished Measurements: Measures approximately 23 inches in diameter and 14 inches tall; this cowl can stretch a LOT in all directions. Therefore, it can be styled to drape and bunch in a variety of ways around the neck. Gauge: Approx. 10 sts x 18 rows in stockinette stitch
Materials:
--Berocco Keltic. (Since Keltic is now out of production, you may substitute any chunky yarn of your choice in its place, as long as the gauge is the same. This is a great pattern to use with a color changing or variegated yarn —-it's especially a great pattern to showcase your own hand-spun or hand-dyed creations!) --size 11 US ( $\mathrm{[8\,mm]}$ 16-inch circular needle or size 11 $\mathrm{[8\,mm]}$ double pointed needles --tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Pattern Notes:
${\tt M}1=$ Make one. To do this, pick up the bar between the two stitches onto your left needle, then knit into it. One stitch increased.
Directions:
Very loosely CO 50 sts. Join to begin working in round, being careful not to twist. K8 rows. \* K3, K2tog \* around for one round. [40 sts] \* k2tog, yo \* around for one round, then K1 row even; repeat until entire piece measures 12-14 inches long. \* K4, M1 \* around for one round. K 7 rows. Very loosely BO all sts, weave in ends, and enjoy your cozy cowl!
