Op Art Cowl knitting pattern

Description

A stretchy loop in a play of motifs that change scale, creating an op-art illusion in both the structure and the surface pattern. The loop in three sizes (S/M/L) is completely versatile to wear as either a long or short cowl or a fanny band over tights and leggings. Shown here in worsted weight yarn and knit on larger needles, the piece may be easily adjusted to any diameter by adding or subtracting repeats. The yarn weight and needle size may also be varied to create further variations in the final fabric. A perfect match for our Lacunae Fingerless Mitts and Hat 

Shown here: size small in Spirit Trail Verdande, color Wild Blueberry and size medium in Breakfast Blend DK, color Bakery Rye

Model is wearing Dark Roast Smock

Suggested Yarns: 

Confection Worsted, Breakfast Blend DK, Kent Worsted, Stone Soup DK, Ginny DK, Better Breakfast DK, or any worsted weight yarn with 210 to 250 yards per 4 ounces that knits to the correct gauge. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and elasticity. 

Finished Size: 

24(30, 50) inches in circumference around hem and 7(8.5, 10) inches deep (as shown; blocked) 

Yarn Requirements: 220(330, 660) yards (as shown)
Gauge:18 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles

Needles: size 8US (5.0 mm) 24(24, 32) inch circular needle or size to obtain correct gaugesize 7US (4.5 mm) 24(24, 32) inch circular needle or one size smaller than gauge needle