A beautifully textured cable and lace stitch pattern and simple ribbed edges knit up quickly to become this stunning and flattering cowl!

The cowl is knit in the round for easy finishing. Loop it around your neck twice for instant and easy chic.

A warm and sophisticated shade of chocolate brown in a soft merino and silk blend yarn gives this accessory extra elegance. This cowl will easily become your "go to" piece for adding a little style to any outfit!

A fabulous gift knit for your most stylish BFFs.

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This Cowl pattern can ALSO be purchased WITH the Matching Cardigan. This pattern is for the Cowl ONLY.

Finished Knit Measurements: 53 ¾" [136.5 cm] around x 10" [25.5 cm] height.

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Yarn Used: Knit Picks Gloss HW (70% Merino Wool/30% Silk); 3.5 oz/100 g [164 yds/150 m] per ball) in color Fedora #24739: 2 balls.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 25 sts = 7" [18 cm] and 19 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Cable Lace St patt on larger needle.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: An Aran-weight or heavy worsted weight yarn with a gauge of 4-4.5 sts = 1" on US size 7-9 needles.

Total Yardage Required: 325 yds [297 m].

Some suggested yarn substitutes to try:

Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted (210 yds per 100g hank); Garnstudio DROPS Nepal (82 yds per 50g ball); Madelinetosh Tosh Chunky (165 yds per 115g hank).
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 11 [8 mm] 32" to 40" circular knitting needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE; Size 10 ½ [7 mm] 32" to 40" circular knitting needle.

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