When you want to level up your wardrobe with a bit of flare, cast on a Snow Leopard Cowl. This lightweight (yet warm) baby alpaca cowl is luxurious on the skin. In natural and charcoal it is classic, but choose non-traditional colors for a funky twist.

Full knit kits are available for purchase from Lion Brand Yarn: https://shrsl.com/4cy4j

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

YARN
6 balls (3 of each color) of LB Collection 100% Baby Alpaca yarn - 876 yards (300g) total DK weight
Colors used in sample: Natural (C1) & Charcoal (C2)

NEEDLES
US Size 4 (3.5mm) 16” circular knitting needles (or size to obtain gauge) AND another size 4 circular needle (or similar size) for grafting

NOTIONS
Size G (4mm) crochet hook (or similar size), fingering or DK weight scrap yarn, 2 locking stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors

I would love to see your in-progress and finished Snow Leopard Cowl on Instagram. Tag @vanessaknits #vanessaknits and #snowleopardcowl so I can see your unique work — I may even feature your photos! If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at vanessaknits@gmail.com. Happy knitting and THANK YOU so much for your support!

xo, Vanessa