Each year we create a cowl that is heart themed and donate the proceeds of the yarn to The American Heart Association reminding women that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. Due to COVID we are opting this year to donate to Feeding America. This pattern is free but please consider donating $5 to Feeding America - amazingly, that will provide 50 meals. Here is the link: https://secure.feedingamerica.org/site/Donation2?29411.do...

The color of Franca is exclusive to our store - Hands on Knitting Center!

The cowl is working in the round - it is with yummy yarn with big needs and goes pretty fast! The traveling stitches created heart flowers and little heart buds. The pattern is charted only but there are 4 video that will help you along if you need it!

Cast on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDtcabyPQaI&t=260s
Cable without a cable needle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqFGgIgETN0&t=21s
Cluster Stitchers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRzJLESvIvI
Sewn Tubular Bind Off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jPMLIE7ac8