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I love the texture of this diamond lace stitch pattern! We see many lace diamonds in stockinette stitch, and the purl stitches in this version make the diamonds pop. Add beads for some bling.

When I have a hard time coming up with a name for a design, I show my husband and ask him what he sees. He thought the design looks like the scales of Rainbow Fish from the children’s book. My daughter loved reading this book so I went with the fish theme to name this design.

“Koi” is a Japanese word that also means love or affection. Knit this cowl for someone special, and they will feel so loved!

Swatch yarn and extra yarn are included in the yarn requirement for each size. Any adjustments will affect the yarn yardage and bead requirement. Gauge is not critical for this pattern, however, a different gauge will affect the size of your cowl and the amount of yarn and beads used.

This pattern can be worked with or without beads. Circumference and width can be adjusted - see pattern for instructons.

Thank you to Eva and Seismic Yarn for their generous yarn support!

Pattern tech edited by Laura Cameron fluffkira

Finished Measurements
Sizes: 1 (2, 3)
Circumference: 25.25 (38, 50.5)“/64 (96.5, 128) cm
Width: 6.5”/16.5 cm

Materials
Approx. 219 (310, 401) yds/201 (284, 367) m of DK weight yarn
Yarn used in sample: Seismic Yarn Butter Sock DK (100 g/246 yds, 85% superwash extra fine merino/15% nylon); 1 (2, 2) skein(s), colors: Bell Rock (size 1), Golden Lasso (size 3)
US size 5/3.75 mm 24 (32, 47)“ circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
US size 4/3.5 mm 24 (32, 47)” circular needle, or one size smaller than gauge needle size
48 (72, 96) size 5 seed beads (optional)
Beads used in size 3 sample: Miyuki 5/0 Triangle Beads, color: Cinnamon-Lined Topaz Luster
1.0 mm small crochet hook for placing beads (only needed if working with beads)
1 stitch marker to mark beginning of round
Stitch markers in a different color (optional – helpful to mark stitch pattern repeats)
Tape measure or ruler
Tapestry needle

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