This cowl, named for our local inlet, is the ultimate in relaxing knitting: an easy Old Shale lace variation, a fluffy, plump, and soft yarn in two colors, and big needles. This cowl practically knits itself, leaving you with some delicious squish to double up around your neck.

SIZES
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 62” circumference x 13” tall (wide)

SAMPLES SHOWN
Big Birdie in Mood Ring and Evergreen Big Birdie in Toffee and Midge

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Please note these are yarn estimates. The amount used will depend on yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make.
Dimond Laine Big Birdie (79% alpaca, 21% silk; 174 yards per 100g); 2 skeins. We used 1 skein in each of 2 colors.

OR

Aran weight yarn in the following amounts:
340 yds / 310m total; 170 yds / 155m of each of 2 colors.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested.
Gauge Needle: US 10 (6.0mm) needles.

TOOLS
Crochet hook; Darning needle; Spare needle in similar size to Gauge Needle; 1-2 yards of worsted-weight waste yarn.

GAUGE
12 sts / 16 rows = 4” in stockinette st using Gauge Needle, blocked.