Valley Yarns Designer Series presents Cordillera, which is a cowl and a shawl! This accessory knits up quickly in Valley Yarns Peru, a soft alpaca and wool blend. Cordillera features simple yet interesting construction and is a joy to wear. This substantial shawl-cowl hybrid is worked in a pretty gradient design. The cowl starts out like a semi-circular shawl with a garter tab cast on. When the top edge reaches the appropriate length, the two ends are joined, and the cowl is worked in the round. Valley Yarns Peru is a spectacular blend of baby alpaca, merino wool, with a hint of nylon that works beautifully.

Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner

Finished Measurements:
Circumference – 24” at the top opening and 41¼” at the bottom opening; Length – 18” length at the center

Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Peru (84% Baby Alpaca/8% Merino Wool/8% Nylon; 50g/120yd)
Color A – 1 skein shown in 01 Natural
Color B – 1 skein shown in 17 Lichen
Color C – 1 skein shown in 13 Fawn
Color D – 1 skein shown in 12 Ash
Color E – 1 skein shown in 16 Berry Compote

Needles: US 9 (9.50mm) 24” circular

Gauge: 17 sts and 22 rows/rnds = 4” in stockinette stitch

June 13, 2019 ERRATA: Semi-Circular Shaping section, Row 11 (Inc Row) should read “K2, M1, k1, M1 3 times, k2, M1 12 times, k1, M1 4 times, k2; 55 sts.”