Inspired by the princesses of Vesteria, the Star-Touched Cowl is a celestial design pulled from the stars. Rich with Art Deco motifs and your very own wishing star, this cowl will keep you warm and looking like royalty throughout the cold months. Hold some metallic or sparkling thread with your yarn for an extra magical feel!

Interested in learning more about the Castles in Their Bones book series that this pattern is based upon?
Check out author, Laura Sebastian’s Instagram page: www.instagram.com/lauraksebastian

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Needles
24” / 60 cm circular needles in size US 3 (3.25 mm) for ribbing

24” / 60 cm circular needles in size US 5 (3.75 mm) or any needle that achieves gauge/desired size for colorwork

Yarn & Yardage
Two high-contrasting colors in DK weight yarn.

MC:175 yards / 178 m
CC: 195 yards / 160 m

Please note that your Contrast Color uses more length than your Main (background) Color.

Notions
Tapestry needle
3 Stitch markers
Scissors

SIZING

Size & Finished Measurements
13” W x 13.5” H / 33 cm W x 34.5 cm H laid flat (26” / 66 cm circumference) when finished and blocked

Gauge
22 stitches and 24 rows for 4” (10 cm) square measured over colorwork pattern in the round after blocking

If sharing your progress and finished piece on Instagram or other social networks, please use the hashtag #StarTouchedCowl. Happy knitting, friend!