Halasana is an advanced yoga pose that is simple to practice and that strengthens and rejuvenates.

Like the yoga pose, the Halasana Cowl will take you on a journey. Concentrate on the beginning Cables and Lace Section, then relax into the Stockinette Section, like Shavasana.

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PATTERN NOTES
The cowl is worked flat beginning in Garter Stitch that transitions to a Cable and Lace Section, then a Stockinette Section, and finally ending in Garter Stitch. Once the piece is completed, the ends are seamed to join.

Skill Level: Advance Beginner/Intermediate
Finished Measurements: About 6½” wide and 33 (44)” circumference (lightly blocked)

MATERIALS:
Yarn: Stitch Studio by Nicole Mystic Waves (70% Acrylic, 30% Wool; 197 yards/100 grams): SS3004-06 Myrtle – 1 (2) skeins.
OR Malabrigo Worsted (100 Merino Wool; 210 yards/100 grams): 628 Malambo – 1 (2) skeins.
Needles: US size 8 (5.0 mm): straight or 24” circular or size to obtain gauge
Extras: Yarn needle, stitch markers, cable needle, (optional) smooth contrasting yarn and crochet hook for provisional cast-on
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” (10cm) in Stockinette Stitch (blocked)