This cowl is inspired by a cornflower (‘rukkilill’) and a swallow, two national symbols of Estonia. Rukkilill has the style of a traditional Haapsalu lace shawl with a few twists – clean garter stitch edge and contrasting nuppud in mohair.

This cowl is knit flat from the garter tab cast on tip up, increasing with yarn overs to the width for the circumference. The triangular edges and top of the cowl have a garter stitch edge.

The cowl is then blocked flat before seaming the short sides together.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (FLAT)
Width / Circumference: 26”/ 66 cm
Depth: 21” / 53 cm

YARN
4ply fingering weight: Neighborhood Fiber Co Organic Studio Sock (100% Organic Merino,
400 yds / 366 m – 100 g)
1 skein of Georgetown
Lace weight: Neighborhood Fiber Co Loft (60% Mohair, 40% Silk, 350 yds / 320 m – 28 g)
2 skeins of Washington Circle

Or the following approx. amounts:
4ply fingering weight: 208 yds / 191 m
Lace weight: 375 yds / 343 m

NEEDLES
US 3 / 3.25 mm – 32” / 80 cm circular needles

GAUGE
18 sts x 28 rnds = 4″ / 10 cm in lace pattern flat, after blocking

TECHNIQUES USED
· Nupp (bobble)