Chunky yarns paired with lace are a perfect combination, as evidenced in this quick-to-knit bold cowl. This particular lace creates beautiful waves that are highlighted even more by alternating two colors.

The cowl is seamless as it is worked entirely in the round from the bottom up. Equal amounts of two colors work nicely, as would a single color or even four colors. This cowl is also a great stash-buster if you have multiple colors of super bulky yarn on hand.

The lace stitch pattern is charted and written out, and only uses basic increases and decreases.

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Finished Knit Measurements: 11" [28 cm] height x 25 ½" [65 cm] around.

Skill Level: Intermediate 1

Yarn Used: Purl Soho Super Soft Merino (100% Merino Wool; 3.5 oz/100g [87 yds/80 m] per hank): 1 hank each in color #1600 Purple Smoke (Color A) and #1620 Lavender Opal (Color B).

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 12 sts = 4 ¼" [11 cm] and 12 rows = 2 ¾" [7 cm] in lace patt, blocked.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A bulky/super bulky-weight yarn in a wool blend that knits up well on size 11 [8 mm] needles. Yarn label suggested gauge: 11-13 sts = 4" [10 cm] on size 11 [8 mm] needles.

Approximate Total Yardage Required: 80 yds [73 m] each in Colors A and B; 160 yds [146 m] total.

Some suggested yarns to try:
Malabrigo Chunky, Malabrigo Mecha, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky, Bernat Softee Chunky Solids, Knit Picks Brava Bulky, Garnstudio DROPS Andes, Knit Picks Biggo, Brooklyn Tweed Quarry, Spud & Chloe Outer Super Bulky, Quince & Co. Puffin, Knit Picks Cadena, Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky, madelinetosh Home, Patons North America Classic Wool Bulky
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 11 [8 mm] 16-24" [40-60 cm] circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE. 

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