This pattern was originally published as part of the Twisted Cowl Club in May 2013.

A Ghazal, pronounced ‘huzzle’, is an ancient Persian poem of love. The rhymes repeat in a familiar lilt, much like a sonnet. And the subjects, though always tied to love, are as varied as that most complex of emotions. Unrequited. Romanticized. Illicit.

This cowl’s pattern repeats with a flowing rhythm, making it a simple, enjoyable knit. Yet the options for yarn-weight and length, not to mention its beautiful blending of variegated colorways, give you endless possibilities. Knit it and fall in love over and over again.

SIZES
Short Medium, Long

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length: 20 31, 52“/51 79, 132 cm
Width: 9”/23 cm for all sizes
Measured after blocking

CONSTRUCTION
This cowl is knit flat from end to end, then grafted using Kitchener Stitch to create a loop. Instructions include options for three lengths in three weights of yarn. For a wider or narrower cowl, cast on any multiple of 8 stitches + 3 stitches.

GAUGE
In worsted: 16 sts = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch
In DK: 20 sts = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch
In lace: 28 sts = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch
Measured after blocking

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate: provisional cast on, grafting

YARN
Weight: worsted, DK, or lace
Amount in worsted: 150 230, 400 yards/ 140 210, 365 meters
Amount in DK: 170 275, 435 yards/ 155 250, 400 meters
Amount in lace: 215 350, 550 yards/ 195 320, 500 meters]
Shown in: Malabrigo Rios, colorway Candombe (worsted, Short), Malabrigo Rastita, colorway Marte (DK, Medium), Blue Moon Fiber Arts Laci, colorway Smokey Mountain Morn (lace, Long)

NEEDLES
For worsted: US#9/5.5 mm
For DK: US#7/4.5 mm
For lace: US#3/3.25 mm
OR size to get gauge for working flat

NOTIONS
Crochet hook, tapestry needle, waste yarn