Knitted Sunburst Cowl

Imagine a cozy accessory that radiates warmth and style - that's the Knitted Sunburst Cowl for you! This beautifully crafted cowl features a unique sunburst pattern that adds a touch of elegance to any outfit. The intricate knitting technique used to create this cowl ensures both comfort and durability, making it a versatile piece for any season. Whether you're heading out for a brisk autumn walk or simply looking to elevate your winter wardrobe, the Knitted Sunburst Cowl is the perfect choice. The rich texture and vibrant colors of this cowl make it a standout piece that will surely turn heads. With its snug fit and eye-catching design, this cowl is a must-have accessory for anyone looking to make a fashion statement while staying cozy and chic.

Yarn: ShibuiKnits Sock (100% Superwash Merino; 191 yards [175 meters]/50 grams); #1900 Bright Canary Yellow - one skein

Needles: one 24" circular needle in size 4

Notions: tapestry needle, three stitch markers or scraps of yarn to mark stitches

Gauge: 26 stitches = 4 inches

To get started, we're going to cast on 198 stitches, place marker, and join in a round. Next, we're going to place the other two markers like so - k30, place another marker, p138, place another marker, and knit to beginning of row (30 stitches).
And now it's time to knit exactly ONE repeat of the main pattern, which goes as follows (we'll return to it later in the piece, although we're gonna do some short rows before we get back to it):

Row 1: p30, slip marker, * k2tog, yo, k1; rep from * until you reach the next marker, slip marker, p30
Rows 2 & 4: k30, slip marker, *k1, p1, k1 * until next marker, slip marker, k30

Row 3: p30, slip marker,* k1, yo, k2tog * until you reach the next marker, slip marker, p30

Now that we've done a single repeat of the main pattern, let's move on to the next part of the piece, which combines short rows with decreases. Or in other words:
Row 1 (short row): p30, slip marker, * k2tog, yo, k1 * until you reach next marker. Remove marker, w&t, and replace marker.
Row 2 (short row): * p1, k1, p1 * until you reach marker. Remove marker, w&t, and replace marker
Row 3 (short row): * k1, yo, k2tog * until you reach marker, w&t, and replace marker
Row 4 (short row): same as row 2
Row 5: * k2tog, yo, k1 * until you reach next marker. Slip marker and purl until end of row
Row 6: k30, slip marker, (k2tog) three times, * k1, p1, k1 * until there are six stitches before next marker; (ssk) three times, slip marker, k30
Row 7 (short row): p30, slip marker, * k1, yo, k2tog * until you reach next marker. Remove marker, w&t, and replace marker.
Row 8 (short row): same as row 2
Row 9 (short row): * k2tog, yo, k1 * until you reach marker, w&t, and replace marker
Row 10 (short row): same as row 2
Row 11: * k1, yo, k2tog * until you reach next marker. Slip marker and purl until end of row
Row 12: k30, slip marker, (k2tog) three times, * k1, p1, k1 * until there are six stitches before next marker; (ssk) three times, slip marker, k30
Knit rows 1 - 12 two times through, and then we're going to continue in the same fashion, except omitting the decreases. Like so:
Row 1 (short row): p30, slip marker, * k2tog, yo, k1 * until you reach next marker. Remove marker, w&t, and replace marker.
Row 2 (short row): * p1, k1, p1 * until you reach marker. Remove marker, w&t, and replace marker
Row 3 (short row): * k1, yo, k2tog * until you reach marker, w&t, and replace marker
Row 4 (short row): same as row 2
Row 5: * k2tog, yo, k1 * until you reach next marker. Slip marker and purl until end of row
Row 6: k30, slip marker, * k1, p1, k1 * until you reach next marker, slip marker, k30
Row 7 (short row): p30, slip marker, * k1, yo, k2tog * until you reach next marker. Remove marker, w&t, and replace marker.
Row 8 (short row): same as row 2
Row 9 (short row): * k2tog, yo, k1 * until you reach marker, w&t, and replace marker
Row 10 (short row): same as row 2
Row 11: * k1, yo, k2tog * until you reach next marker. Slip marker and purl until end of row
Row 12: k30, slip marker,* k1, p1, k1 * until you reach next marker, slip marker, k30
After knitting this set of rows one time through, it's time to dispense with the short rows all together, and go back to the main pattern instead. As a refresher:
Row 1: p30, slip marker, * k2tog, yo, k1; rep from * until you reach the next marker, slip marker, p30
Rows 2 & 4: k30, slip marker, *k1, p1, k1 * until next marker, slip marker, k30

Row 3: p30, slip marker,* k1, yo, k2tog * until you reach the next marker, slip marker, p30
Continue in pattern until piece measures roughly 6", or desired length and you've just completed row 2 or 4 of the pattern. Bind of loosely. Tuck in ends and you're done!