Desert Sunrise is inspired by a trip I took to Joshua Tree in the spring. There is nothing more beautiful than waking up to a sunrise over the desert surrounded by rock and cactus. This cowl uses a mix of color and texture to give the feel of being in the desert during sunrise. A quick and easy cowl meant for knitters new to colorwork with a bit of fun texture added in.

Finished Measurements:

• Height: 10” (25.5 cm)

• Circumference: 28” (71 cm)

Yarn:

• MC: 440 yd (402 m) 100g Fingering or Sport weight yarn

• CC: 285 yd (260 m) 71g Fingering or Sport weight yarn

Suggested Yarns:

MC: Quince & Co.- Finch, 221 yd (202m) 50g 100% American Wool, 2 Skeins, Glacier & Canvas used in samples

CC: Spincycle Yarn- Dyed in the Wool, 200 yd (182 m) 50g 100% American Wool, 2 Skeins Shades of Earth & Twilight Shades used in samples

Needle Size:

• US 3 (3.25 mm) 16” circulars stockinette and Joshua Tree texture motif

• US 5 (3.75 mm) 16” circulars for Desert Sunrise colorwork motif

Gauge:

• 24 sts x 26 rnds = 4” in stranded colorwork, knit in the round blocked on US 5 (3.75 mm)

• 24 sts x 35 rnds = 4” in stockinette/texture stitch knit in the round blocked on US 3 (3.25 mm)

Notions:

Crochet hook, waste yarn for provisional cast on, stitch markers, tapestry needle, extra set of needles for Kitchener stitch, blocking wires & pins, fishing line or embroidery thread for lifelines (optional)