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Crystalline waters stretch between emerald islands. Sheltered lagoons hide their colorful waters like jewels waiting for the light. The turquoise depths shift from aquamarine to deeper teal, creating a living canvas that changes with each passing cloud. Seabirds trace graceful arcs through salt-tinged air, hopping effortlessly from island to island.
The Lagunîs cowl captures this turquoise journey. Lace panels mirror bird wings in flight, while diamond-shaped motifs echo the view of lagoons from above. Generous yarn-overs create the airy lightness of ocean breezes. The lace flows and merges like converging currents.
Wrap yourself in the serenity of protected waters and let Lagunîs transport you to that perfect moment between sea and sky.

The name Lagunîs is a word play that weaves together “lagoon”, “island” and “sea,” while the distinctive circumflex accent over the “î” pays homage to the French word “île” (island).

For best effect, use a smooth, round yarn with reasonable stitch definition. Yarn weights ranging from Fingering to Aran would be suitable. As for colorways, I would recommend solid, semi-solid, speckled, or gradient (single skein or gradient set) yarns.

Do you like the Lagunîs cowl? You might like those patterns too: The Éolia scarf / stole, and the Glasmålning cowl. For endless fun with flowy lace with airy yarn-overs! Check them out!

Yarn
Malabrigo Rios (Worsted; 100% Merino wool; 192 meters / 210 yards per 100 grams); 1 skein; sample uses 90 grams in color 413 Ankara Green.
Alternative yarn: Skeinwalker Yarns Interstellar (DK; 100% Superwash Merino; 230 meters / 252 yards per 115 grams).

Needles
4.5 mm (US size 7) 80 cm / 32 inches circular needle or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge
17.5 stitches and 25.5 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stockinette stitch, unblocked.
12.5 stitches and 20.5 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stitch Pattern B – Island Hopping, blocked.
Note: obtaining the gauge given is not crucial but will affect the finished size and the yardage needed.

Notions
Stitch markers: 1 in color A (beginning-of-round marker), 5 in color B (optional). Tapestry needle. Blocking pins. Blocking wires (optional).

Size
One; easily customizable.

Final measurements
Circumference (c): 110 cm / 43.25 inches, height (h): 22 cm / 8.75 inches.

Skill level
Basic stitches, single and multiple increases, decreases. Relatively easy to memorize stitch pattern. Easy patterning on all rounds. Lace patterning on odd rounds only. Elastic BO.

Pattern notes
This pattern is worked in the round. The stitch count remains constant throughout the whole pattern. Suggestions are given to customize the pattern.
Charts and written instructions are provided, as well as clear video tutorials for the stitches and techniques used.

Pattern support
For questions about this pattern, please PM me on Ravelry or send me an email. Contact details are provided.

Thank you note
I’d like to send a big thank you to my truly awesome test knitters on Ravelry: canopycraft. Thank you so much for your time and dedication, for helping me make this pattern even better and for showing how the pattern would look like with different yarns!

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