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.

The same gorgeous yarn and lace are featured in the Celine Fingerless Gloves and the Marlene Cardigan patterns.

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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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