If you love trying different patterns, you will enjoy knitting the "Hopeful cowl".

Being hopeful is definitely something we need a lot of these days. This pretty cowl let's you explore seven different patterns, color changes, texture changes and even yarn weight changes. It is a bit of a mystery of what comes next. So fun!

There are pretty hearts, checkered boxes, a tree border, hourglass eyelets, welted Herringbone, Polka dots and how about Peacock feathers....So fun!

Knitted in the round with a single Yarnology skein, for minimal finishing. We love that, right? The pattern is fully written and also charted for your knitting pleasure.

The blocked size is 22" in circumference and 17.5" in total height.

The knit kits include:

• A single Yarnology skein, 238 yards hand wound with 7 colors, textures and even yarn weights. These skeins are very special!
• The printed pattern and emailed PDF file.
• All packaged in a convenient project bag.

Notions used:

• US size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle 20" (51 cm) in length.
• 1 Stitch marker
• Darning needle or crochet hook for finishing

Gauge: 8 sts and 10 rows in 2" of Stockinette stitch with sport weight yarn, blocked.

Techniques to try:  Knitting and purling in the round, color changes, lace knitting, slipping stitches, knitting stitches together, decreasing, binding off, weaving in ends and blocking for best results.

Level of Expertise: Intermediate

The Hopeful cowl worn over the newshawl.