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Inspired by the desire for warm but pretty winter accessories combining the comforting feel of a luxurious yarn with a glamorous vintage appearance, these are lightweight pieces that are eye catching and easy to use with a variety of indoor and outdoor outfits.

The easy, meditative repeats of the simple 8 row garter stitch pattern and the use of short rows for shaping make this a perfect first lace project for those who love the look of shapely lace knit accessories but haven’t been confident to venture in that direction yet. More confident knitters will find this a great TV/craft group make that doesn’t demand of all your attention.

Newer knitters may wish to use a lifeline if not confident to pick up a dropped yarn over. Seaming garter stitch is particularly easy and forgiving.

Sizes: 40 – 48cm / 16 - 19” worn with 5-15 cm positive ease around neck, according to wearer’s style and comfort preference.

Tension: 26 sts x 59 rows = 10cm /4” measured over plain garter stitch section unstretched. Note that the pair of short rows in each repeat does not extend to this section so you would only count 44 rows of the 59 there.

Working method: worked sideways. All pieces are worked flat and turned after each row. Wrist Warmers and Cowl are seamed closed.

Finished measurements
a. Cowl neck circumference: 40 (43, 45.5, 48) cm / 16 (17, 18, 19)”
b. Cowl length: 13cm / 5”

Requirements
West Yorkshire Spinners Exquisite 4ply; 4ply/fingering weight: 400m (437 yd) per 100g skein; 80% Falkland Island Wool, 20% Mulberry Silk or similar (Sample worked in Chantilly 010)
115 (120, 125, 130) m / 125 (130, 135, 140) yds
One pair 3.5mm US size 4 straight needles
Yarn needle and scissors

Optional button trim: a few spare m/yds yarn, 3.5mm DPNs/circular needle and 1 bead per button

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