Star Stranded

STAR STRANDED is a cozy colorwork cowl inspired by the stars. This pattern features simple construction, detailed instructions with photos for understanding basic colorwork techniques, and 3 original video tutorials. It makes for a fun quick project for experienced colorwork knitters or an ideal “first” project for knitters looking to dip their toes into stranded color knitting!

Finished Measurements: 24.25" circumference by 8.5" height

Yarn requirements by yardage:
(MC) main color: 150 yds worsted weight yarn
(CC) contrast color: 150 yds worsted weight yarn

Yarn requirements by meter:
(MC) main color: 137 meters
(CC) contrast color: 137 meters

Gauge: 18.5 sts and 28 rows over 4”/10 cm in blocked stockinette stitch on main needles and stranded colorwork on larger needles

Recommended needles:
Main needles for ribbing and stockinette: US 5 (3.75 mm) 24”/60 cm
Larger needles for stranded colorwork: US 7 (4.5 mm) 24”/60 cm

Notions: stitch markers, darning needle

Pattern Includes: Written Instructions & Charts

Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Photos © Jacqueline Cieslak