Short Description: A chunky double-layered cowl in two versions (easier and more advanced) which can be worn several ways, in a reversible 2-color stitch pattern that looks different on the two sides.
Gauge: any gauge from worsted to super bulky weight
Finished Measurements: size depends on gauge and height/length choices - detailed sizing notes are included; loop lengths around the neck range 24-34 inches / 61-86 cm when layers are the same size, or they can be pulled apart into a more fitted layer and a longer loop
Materials Used: 2 (or more) colors in any weight yarn from worsted to super bulky - worsted: 320-700 yards / 290-640 meters; aran: 275-600 yards / 250-550 meters; bulky: 250-500 yards / 230-460 meters total; super bulky: 230-400 yards / 210-370 meters total (samples used: 480 yards Space Cadet Elara bulky, 1000 yards Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd’s Wool Worsted held triple stranded, 290 yards total in Madelinetosh and Jill Draper Makes Stuff aran weight yarns)
Needle Size: needles sized to work with your yarn - a circular of any length
Pattern Includes: written pattern for both simple color and switching color versions, stitch pattern chart, sizing details, technique instructions for stitches, cast-ons, bind-off, grafting (plus no-grafting modification notes), and several process photos
Skill Level: intermediate for simple color version, advanced for switching colors version (with the diagonal lines)
Other Details: The same 2 colors can be used throughout, or multiple colors can be used in wide blocks. The construction makes for a double-layered loop with no twists, which can be pulled into different styles.