On LARGER needle, with any color you like, cast on 120 sts, and work k1,p1 rib for 1 inch.
To begin a sampler cowl or cushion you will need 5 colors of worsted-weight yarn with between 30yd/27.5m and 72yd/66m each. Make sure there are a few colors of high contrast—light and dark colors. Since we won’t have time to finish our project, you won’t need all the yarn, but bring what you can: attack your stash and experiment! Although I highly encourage you to make up your own sampler, if you prefer to make the Flying Geese cowl as is, the yarn and amounts are: Harrisville Highland, 100% wool 200yd/182m, 100g/3.5oz; Charcoal 60yd/55m, Azure 72yd/66m, Toffee 30yd/27.5m, Suede 30yd/27.5m, Silver Mist 60yd/55m. Needles: US8 and US9, 16in/40cm circular needle. The gauge we are aiming for is 5 sts x 5 rnds in colorwork pattern. So adjust your needle size to your yarn choice. Don’t fuss too much, we’re making a cowl so perfect fit is not essential. Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle. Optional: Colored pencils and graph paper.