A chunky cowl is ideal for quick knitting and bold texture!

This one is knit in the round for easy finishing. It starts with a simple, seed stitch border, then transitions into the main lace pattern. The eye-catching lace pattern creates edged diamond shapes that fit together like an intricate mosaic tile design.

Near the top, gentle shaping is integrated into the lace design to slightly taper the cowl for a better fit. The cowl ends with the same seed stitch border.

The sample shown here is knit with two strands of bulky-weight yarn held together throughout. If you prefer, you can substitute a single strand of a super bulky weight yarn.

Pattern includes charted and written instructions.

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Finished Knit Measurements: 28" [71 cm] circumference around bottom and 22 ½" [57 cm] around top x 11 ½" [29 cm] height.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Yarn Used: Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool (100% Undyed Peruvian Highland Wool); 8.75 oz/250 g [478 yds/437 m] per hank: 1 hank in #8063 Gray-Brown, held double throughout.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 10 sts = approx 16 rows = 4" [10 cm] in patt stitch with yarn held double stitch.

Approximate Total Yardage Required: 320 yds [294 m] of a bulky-weight yarn OR 160 yds [147 m] of a super bulky weight yarn.

Some suggested yarns to try:
Bulky-Weight: Cascade Yarns Eco +, Malabrigo Yarn Chunky, Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash, Berroco Vintage Chunky, Malabrigo Yarn Mecha, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky, Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grande, Misti Alpaca Chunky, Bernat Alpaca, madelinetosh Tosh Chunky, Knit Picks Brava Bulky.
Super Bulky Weight: Malabrigo Yarn Rasta, Garnstudio DROPS Andes, Loops and Threads Cozy Wool, Brown Sheep Burly Spun, Cascade Lana Grande.
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 13 [9 mm] OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE: 24" [60 cm] circular needle.

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