{"product_id":"first-colorwork-cowl","title":"First Colorwork Cowl by Jared Flood","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is available on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/first-colorwork-cowl\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/first-colorwork-cowl\"\u003eRavelry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd colorwork to your knitter’s bag of tricks with this friendly, introductory pattern. The First Colorwork Cowl’s motifs incorporate easy combinations of both one-color and simple two-color stranded rounds. Colors alternate frequently, meaning catching floats is not necessary! A digital companion pattern provides written instructions alongside 4- and 5-color variations. Worked in worsted-weight yarn, this pattern makes for great colorwork practice and swift gift knitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of the BT by Brooklyn Tweed pattern line; a collection of skill-accessible knitting patterns written in a concise, visually appealing way. Each pattern offers a beginner-friendly entry point into the larger world of Brooklyn Tweed yarns and patterns. Projects you make from BT by Brooklyn Tweed will be straightforward to knit and fun to wear!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe First Colorwork Cowl is worked in the round from top down. Increase rounds worked over the length of the cowl result in a gently flared shape that sits comfortably on the shoulders when worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25” (63.5 cm) top circumference; 32” (81.5 cm) bottom circumference; 9½” (24 cm) length\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/yarn\/medium-worsted\/brooklyn-tweed-shelter\/\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBrooklyn Tweed Shelter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e — 100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool (140 yards\/128 meters per 50g skein)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 skeins of Color 1 (C1); 1 skein of Color 2 (C2); 1 skein of Color 3 (C3)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The 4-color and 5-color versions may be worked with 1 skein of each color; when swatching, swap C3 and MC for the 4-color version and swap C4 and MC for the 5-color version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3-color version photographed in colors Old World (C1), Hayloft (C2) \u0026amp; Fossil (C3)\u003cbr\u003e4-color version photographed in colors Yellowstone (C1), Hayloft (C2), Bale (C3) \u0026amp; Fossil (C4)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-color version photographed in colors Plume (C1), Flannel (C2), Embers (C3), Bale (C4) \u0026amp; Snowbound (C5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotential yarn substitutes include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/yarn\/medium-worsted\/brooklyn-tweed-tones\/\"\u003eTones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample photographed in colors Zest Overtone (C1), Granita Overtone (C2), Baseline Undertone (C3) \u0026amp; Persimmon Overtone (C4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYardage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 160 yards\/147 meters of Color 1 (Dark), 34 yards\/31 meters of Color 2 (Medium) and 59 yards\/54 meters of Color 3 (Light)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 stitches per 4”\/10 cm; 6 rounds per inch in colorwork (exact row gauge is not critical)\u003cbr\u003e5 stitches per inch in colorwork pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 24”\/60 cm circular needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested size: US 8 (5 mm)\u003cbr\u003eOne smaller 16”\/40 cm circular needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2-3 sizes smaller than main needle for working ribbing\u003cbr\u003eSuggested size: US 5 (3.75 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColorwork 101\u003cbr\u003eVideo — Selecting Color For Colorwork\u003cbr\u003eVideo — Color Dominance 101\u003cbr\u003eReading Charts\u003cbr\u003eWet Blocking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 out of 5: Beginner\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brooklyn Tweed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43623304528021,"sku":"00665162","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/2620\/2517\/products\/eb55916dafc0c2b357267e70e136d7e1.jpg?v=1693418963","url":"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/products\/first-colorwork-cowl","provider":"Wool and Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}