CHICKADEE COWL By Kirsten Kapur for Through the Loops!
On the coldest days of winter cowls provide warmth and protection from bitter winds. As the weather starts to warm in the spring, cowls ad a touch of color, style and comfort. The perfect project for stash busting, the Chickadee Cowl uses one skein of bulky weight yarn. The linen stitch pattern is ideal for variegated yarns, as it breaks up pooling and adds textural interest. Worked at abulky gauge, this projct will be finished quickly. Be sure to have two or three cowls on hand. You'll want to wear one every day. Size: One size 6x24"3 Gauge: 13 stitches $=4^{\circ}$ in linen stitch pattern. Yarn: The Plucky Knitter 70/30 Merino/Cashmere Bulky Weight; Colorway: Janis Needles: US 10.5/6.5 mm, 24" circular Tapestry needle Place Marker
Linen Stitch Pattern
Round 1: Knit 1 \*(slip 1 with yarn in front, k1) repeat from \* to end of round. Round 2: Slip 1 \*(k1, slip 1 with yarn in front) repeat from \* to end of round.
Instructions
Cast on 79 stitches. Mark the beginning of the round with place marker. Join and work in the round in linen stitch pattern until cowl measures $6^{\circ}$ Bind off loosely. Weave in ends. Block. Enjoy!
