Closer Cowl — € () or Closer is a cowl that drapes deeply at both front and back. It will keep the chill out over the lowest-cut neckline. You can make a statement piece by pairing it with some unique buttons. Using just 165 m / 180 yds of yarn, this is an ideal stash buster project. It is easy to make it larger or smaller, too! Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. MATERIALS YARN Worsted weight Shown here: Knit Picks Swish Worsted (100% Merino; 101 m / 110 yds, 50 g / 1.75 oz skein; Color Marine Heather: 2 skeins) Yardage requirement: 165 m / 180 yds NEEDLES 5 mm / US 8 circular needle of length 40 cm / 16″; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge. 5 mm / US 8 circular needle of length 60 cm / 24″ NOTIONS 2 buttons about 2 cm / 0.875″ diameter; 4 stitch markers in one color (A) and 2 stitch markers in another color (B); yarn needle GAUGE 15.5 sts and 25 rows = 10 cm / 4″ in St st, blocked. REQUIRED SKILLS Increases, knitting in the round SIZES One size to fit an average adult female Finished Measurements Neck Opening (buttoned): 32 cm / 12.5″, the exact neck opening size depends on the position of the buttons Center Front and Center Back: 28 cm / 11″ Side: 19 cm / 7.5″ Closer Cowl — € () or