Moon and Shadow

Chapter 3, Pattern 1: Moon and Shadow. A cozy two-color brioche cowl with arrow accents…..and a twist.

Modeled by Lesley

Pattern information:

One Size
30″ (76 cm) circumference and 12″ (30.5 cm) wide, taken after blocking and seaming

Yarn
856 yds (782 m) fingering/sock weight

Color A: 428 yds (391 m)
Color B: 428 yds (391 m)

Shown In
The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Moon Sisters (70% Merino, 25% Nylon, 5% Stellina; 428 yds [391 m] per 100 g)

Color A: 1 skein in color Willow (dusty rose)
Color B: 1 skein in color I’ve Got Dreams to Remember (dark blue)

Needles
16″ (40.5 cm) US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles (Circular needles are used for knitting in the round. Adjust the needle size as needed to achieve the proper gauge.)

Tools and Notions
Stitch marker for noting beginning of round
6 contrasting stitch markers for noting pattern repeats
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming
Row counter (optional)
Cable needle or locking stitch marker for decreasing stitches

Gauge
18 stitches and 25 rounds = 4″ (10 cm) measured in even Two-Color Brioche stitch knit in the round (taken after blocking)

Can you see the sparkle?
The twist