The Majava Cowl was designed for Magpie Fiber + Shellican’s Beav-a-long! Check it out, from Magpie’s website;

“Do you have a special joke or memory that’s gotten you through the last year or so? For The Magpies, it’s definitely our running obsession with all things Beaver! We’ve dyed up beaver colorways, made all the beaver puns with our fiber friends, and laughed ourselves silly the entire way. But we thought to ourselves, “Why keep the joy to just The Magpies? How can we bring a little Beaver joy to everyone?”

To learn more and join in the fun, pop over to Magpie Fiber’s website!

Majava is the Finnish word for beaver, and I thought a colorwork bandana cowl (with fringe of course) would be super cute and help keep us eager beavers warm and cozy.

This cowl is knit in the round in a tube, with increases made to create an elongated triangle shape, then joined into a bandana cowl. Optional fringe completes the look! This pattern takes just 2 skeins of sport weight yarn and is a quick and satisfying project.

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Sample uses
Magpie
Nest Sport
100% Corriedale wool
350 yards 320 m /100 grams

Colors used in Sample:
C1: Evil Beaver (brown)
C2: Bougie Beaver (peachy pink)

Needles
Note! Needle size is suggested only, you will need to swatch to determine the needle size needed to achieve gauge.

Main Needle: US 6/4 mm

Gauge:
22 sts and 30 rounds over 4” 10 cm in colorwork after blocking
You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.

Notions:
stitch markers, darning needle, crochet hook if adding fringe

Yardage: Note that yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations or modifications.

C1: 325 yards 298 meters
C2: 226 yards 207 meters

Size:
Height: 7.5” 19 cm at back, 11” 28 cm at deepest point
Circumference: 30.25” 77 cm

Skills used: knit, purl, increases, stranded colowork, kitchener stitch, mattress stitch