Yarn
Sweet Georgia Party of 5 / Tough Love Sock Mini-Skein Set (five 105 yd / 96 m skeins of 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon)
Or five mini skeins of fingering weight yarn.
 
Needles
US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle in the length 24 in / 60 cm
 
Gauge
24 sts / 36 rows = 4” / 10cm in stockinette, using Color A, blocked
 
Notions
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Snips
 
Construction
This top down seamless cowl and shawl hybrid starts off with traditional shawl shaping, before being joined in the round. The edging is knit flat to avoid purling and to create cleaner clusters.
 
Special Techniques
Knitting in the round
Purling flat & in the round
Backwards loop cast on