A cosy cowl, knitted in the round, using a selection of traditional Shetland lace patterns with a pretty edging that can be blocked into soft or more dramatic points. Suitable for knitters with some experience of lace, the skill level for this design is classified as Intermediate.
Knitted in a laceweight or 4-ply yarn, there are pattern stitches on the majority of rows but it is worked in the round, and therefore with the knit side facing.
The pattern could easily be adapted to make a larger circumference cowl if required (more yarn would be required).
The sample was worked in Orchid Deep on 2.75mm and 3.5mm needles. Finished measurements after blocking: 60cm (24 inches) in circumference, 30cm (12 inches) deep.
The kit includes the printed pattern and a 50g (400m) skein of our hand-painted 80% Baby Alpaca, 20% Silk laceweight yarn, sufficient to make the cowl as written.
The pattern is presented both in chart form and as fully written instructions, and also includes instructions for a 4-ply version of the cowl.
This pattern is copyright Julie Harris Designs and for personal use only, and may not be copied or distributed without my permission. Knitted items made from this pattern may not be sold or produced commercially.
