This pattern was originally published as Close Knit’s contribution to the 2016 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 3 – 6, 2016 in Portland, Oregon.

Each shop’s pattern(s) will be available free with purchase at that shop during the Rose City Yarn Crawl.

All patterns will also be available for download individually or as part of our 2016 eBook: Oregon Grows Great Things: 2016 Rose City Yarn Crawl Pattern Collection.

The Douglas Fir, an evergreen conifer, is the Oregon state tree. This vertical, textured zig-zag pattern reminded me of a stand of these proud and full-limbed trees. Portland proudly displays many old growth specimens within its city boundaries. The bright green color of this cowl mimics the new spring growth of its needle like leaves.

Yarn:
(2) skeins Lochsa DK by Lakes Yarn, (100% US grown Superwash Merino; 280 yds/113g each), shown in colorway Grasshopper

Finished Measurements:
48” around and 10” tall

Gauge:
20 sts = 4” in pattern

Needles:
US 6 (4.0mm) 24” circular needle

Notions:
One stitch marker for beginning of round
Darning needle

Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner