Tricolor Knit Cowl

Materials:

• 231-100 Lion Brand Gold Leaf: White/Gold - 1 Ball (A)
• 231-153 Lion Brand Gold Leaf: Black/Gold - 1 Ball (B)
• 231-113 Lion Brand Gold Leaf: Red/Gold - 1 Ball (C)
• Lion Brand Knitting Needles Size 11 [8mm]
• Lion Brand Stitch Holders
• Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

Gauge: 10 sts = about 4 in. (10 cm) over Rows 1-16.

Abbreviations:

beg = begin(s)(ning)
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together
p = purl
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
St st = Stockinette stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together

Stitch Explanation:

PATTERN STITCH
Garter Rib (worked over an even number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: *K1, p1; rep from * across.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 for Garter rib.

Notes:

1. Cowl is worked in three sections.
2. Each section is worked in Garter rib, changing yarn color to create stripes and blocks of color.

Instructions:

Section 1
With A, cast on 16 sts.
Work in Garter rib for 16 rows.
Change to B and continue in Garter rib as established for 6 rows.
Change to A and continue in Garter rib for 24 rows.
Slip sts to a st holder.
Section 2
With B, cast on 16 sts.
Work in Garter rib for 16 rows.
Change to A and continue in Garter rib as established for 6 rows.
Change to B and continue in Garter rib for 24 rows.
Cut B.
Join Sections 1 and 2
Slip Section 1 sts back onto needle next to Section 2 sts (both sections with RS facing).
Section 3
From RS, join C and work Row 1 of Garter rib across both sections – you will have 32 sts at the end of this row.
Continue in Garter rib as established until piece measures about 28 in. (71 cm) long.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Sew adjoining long sides of Sections 1 and 2 together.
Sew short ends of seamed Section 1 and 2 piece to Section 3 to make Cowl.
Weave in ends.