This was my summer travel project – perfect for knitting at a lovely café in Montmartre, Paris, while also sipping my espresso and people watching for a blissful hour.

The cowl is knit in the round in a sport-weight alpaca and features an all-over delicate lace stitch pattern. The leaf-like motifs surround the cowl and consist of simple paired yarnovers with mirrored decreases on either side.

The lace pattern is charted and written out. The 10-row pattern repeat of the lace is easy-to-learn. 2x2 ribbing at the bottom and top of this cowl give it nicely finished edges.

Wrap this cowl around your neck twice, as shown, or wear it as a single draped loop.

The sample shown is knit in a heathered beige, 100% alpaca yarn - a decadent option that results in an accessory that will complement many outfits. If you choose to knit this in another sport-weight yarn, just be sure to choose one that allows for beautiful stitch definition.

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Finished Knit Measurements: 52 ¼" [132.5 cm] around x 8 ¾" [22 cm].

Skill Level: Intermediate 1

Yarn Used: Garnstudio DROPS Alpaca Mix (100% Alpaca; 1.8 oz/50 g [183 yds/167 m] per ball): 3 balls in color #0618 Light Beige Mix. NOTE: this cowl used almost exactly 2 balls, so if your gauge matches, you may only need 2 balls. The yardage required is slightly padded.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: Approx 22 sts = 32 rows = 4" [10 cm] in lace patt.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A sport-weight alpaca. Yarn label suggested gauge: 23 sts = 30 rows = 4" [10 cm] on size 1.5-4 [2.5-3.5 mm] needles.

Approximate Total Yardage Required: 400 yds [366 m].

Some suggested yarns to try:
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 4 [3.5 mm] 24-48" [60-120 cm] circular needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

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