Knit A-long

The Berea Grindstone Knitters are doing a mystery knit a-long together.  So far we've been given part 1 & 2.  The pattern is turning out darling.... but..  see my progress below?   It has taken me 5 tries to get it right.  That includes trying 3 different yarns and 4 rip outs. 

My guess is it will be a cowl.  I can't wait for the set of instructions.  Knit alongs are a lot of fun!