Barbed Wire Cowl

Barbed wire? Around your neck? Seriously? If it's this lovely cowl, you can. Scrunch the small version up near your neck, or wrap the longer version multiple times for extra warmth. This cowl is knit in the round. It features a travelling stitch motif on a purled background. The pattern has complete written instructions. The barbed wire motif is both written and charted. The pattern includes instructions for using fingering, DK or worsted weight yarn. Skill level: advanced beginner - requires working in the round and traveling stitches For DK weight yarn: Sizes available: Small: 24" (61 cm) circumference and 5.75" (14.6 cm) wide Large: 48" (122 cm) circumference and 5.75" (14.6 cm) wide Yarn requirements: DK weight merino or merino blend 140 - 175 yards (130 - 160 m) for size Small 275 - 375 yards (250 - 345 m) for size Large Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, at least 16" (40 cm) long (recommend 36" (90 cm) long for size Large) For Fingering weight yarn: Sizes available: Small: 26" (66 cm) circumference and 4.5" (11.5 cm) wide Large: 42" (107 cm) circumference and 4.5" (11.5 cm) wide Yarn requirements: Small: 250 yards (230 m) Large: 400 yards (365 m) Needles: US 1-3 (2.25 - 3.25 mm) circular needle, at least 16" (40 cm) long (recommend 36" (90 cm) long for size Large) For Worsted Weight Yarn: Sizes available: 33" (84 cm) circumference and 6" (15 cm) wide Yarn requirements: 150 yards (137 m) Needles: US 7-9 (4.5-5.5 mm) circular needle, at least 16" (40 cm) long (recommend 36" (90 cm) long for size Large). THIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD PATTERN ONLY - NOT A FINISHED PRODUCT