SPECIAL NOTE; Supporting each other has been a priority throughout this time, and it is my hope that this pattern will continue to do that as well. 100% of the sales of this pattern from release date until December 31, 2022 (and possibly beyond) will be donated to https://www.foodbankscanada.ca/*

Donation total: release date - December 31, 2021 = $20.00

Pattern is both written and charted.

This cowl was a very long journey, during a very challenging time in our lives. I wanted to create a wearable hug for the world, one that would make us feel safe and loved.

Choosing each stitch was a labour of love—I wanted it to be simple enough to work on during those days when we are so stressed but need our fibre therapy, yet also difficult enough that we need to concentrate (aka—forget about the outside world. And the yarn is the ultimate distraction as the colours and luxurious feel will make you feel nothing but joy!!!

Each section’s pattern stitch was carefully chosen and although I want how you interpret these stitches to be your own healing journey, I will share why I chose them.

Teardrop Heart—for so many things, the hugs not given, the family not there, all of our sacrifices, but also the sheer joy when we are able to be back together.

Cabled Circle—the world, all of us as one, intertwined together.

Upward twisted Branches—Just like the mighty Oak, we will grow strong, we will survive!

The Diamond—Shining brightly, hard as nails; this is for all the essential workers in the world; medical, food service, power, every neighbour and friend who was checking on and dropping groceries off for those in need, for everything that each of you did for us each and every day!

As I worked each section I spent time thinking about what it meant for me, my family, my community and my colleagues. And yes, there was definitely a few tears.

Yarns of Rhichard Devries, 4 skeins, Peppino (fingering weight, 206m/225yd skeins, 65g/2.3oz, 3-3.5mm/2.5-4US,26-30 sts/10mm/4”shown in Colour 1: Denim-0 , Colour 2: Seaside Surf , Colour 3: Eyes the Bye, Colour 4: Tropical Waters

Note: you will be able to get 2 cowls of different colour sequence from the 4 balls

Gauge: 26 stitches and 32 rows = 10 cm
in stockinette stitch

Notions: cable needle, marker, tapestry needle

Needle: 6US ( mm4 ) 24” (60 cm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.