Named for one of my favorite places in Central Park, this cowl is inspired by the sophisticated style of New York City, a place I called home for 20 years. I imagine a crisp autumn day after a visit to the museum, with coffee-to-go in hand, enjoying a nice stroll with a friend while wearing a wool coat and a stylish scarf. With two different yarns held together throughout, Cedar Hill Cowl uses a combination of garter stitch and simple lacework to create an offset chevron motif that evokes the needles on the branches of the evergreen trees that give Cedar Hill its name. Wear it doubled around your neck for some extra drama and warmth or as one single loop for a more relaxed look.

Yarn

• 550 yards/2 skeins of Shibui Knits Silk Cloud (lace weight, 60% kid mohair and 40% silk, 330 yards/25g per skein)
• 550 yards/2 skeins of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (fingering weight, 100% superwash merino wool, 420 yards/100g per skein)

These yarns were originally released together in a collaboration between Shibui Knits and Madelinetosh. Shibui Silk Cloud is no longer available, but Madelinetosh Impression will serve as a good substitute.

The sample shown was knit using the Lovegrass colorway for each yarn.

Needles
US 2.5 (3.0mm) 32” circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. The cord length may differ as long as all stitches can fit comfortably for working in the round.

Optional: a spare needle one or two sizes larger than the main needle to use for the bind off row.

Gauge
23 stitches and 58 rounds = 4”/10cm in pattern after blocking

The design is originally intended to create a tighter fabric than one might usually expect from lacework. If you prefer a more relaxed fabric, consider increasing the needle size, but note that this will affect the final measurements of the cowl and may change your yardage requirements.

Tools
Stitch marker, tapestry needle, pins and blocking boards for wet blocking

Finished Measurements
9.25” wide by 23” long (46” circumference) after blocking

Skill Level
Advanced beginner

Skills Required
Simple cast on, knitting and purling in the round, reading charts or written instructions, increasing and decreasing, lace knitting, Icelandic Bind Off or stretchy bind off of knitter’s choice.

Social Media
Use these hashtags to share your work: #CedarHillCowl #madelinetoshandshibuiknits #toshandshibui