Lyra Cowl by Alexandra Frankel

Lyra Cowl

Knitting
August 2027
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Welted Lace patt
US 5 - 3.75 mm
272 yards (249 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available for free.

The Lyra cowl is a picture of springtime. Warm tones stripe along with bands of textured garter and elegant lace. Our light and lovely Pluvia yarn provides graceful drape and beautiful color. Lyra is the perfect accessory for everything from brunch to errands to leisurely garden strolls.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 22½”
Height: 12”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Pluvia (80% Cotton, 15% Bamboo, 5% Baby Alpaca; 50g/136 yds)
• 103 Crocus – 2 balls
Needle: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) straight (or your preferred needle for knitting flat) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, cable needle, waste yarn, crochet hook (for provisional cast on)

GAUGE
21 sts x 32 rows = 4” in Welted Lace pattern after blocking
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This cowl begins with a provisional cast on and is knit flat. Slipped stitches create a finished edge along both sides. Once the final length has been reached, the two ends are grafted together.

The Welted Lace pattern is both written and charted for your convenience.