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The Sand and the Sea Cowl was inspired by the beauty of the Oregon Coast. The slipped stitches recall a sandy beach, whereas the mesh sections are inspired by all of the lovely texture the Pacific Ocean shares with us. It’s a fabulous excuse to mix two complementary colors, inspired by the ocean of your dreams.

Yarn
Approximately 400 yards fingering-weight yarn total OR 300 yards DK-weight yarn total, split equally between two colors.

I made my fingering version in sadly-discontinued Foxtrot by Big Alice Dyeworks in Colorways Sleeps with the Fishes (color A) and Precious Cherries (color B) and my DK-weight version in Knitted Wit Victory DK in Paprika and Oregon Sky.

Needles
Fingering-weight version: US #4/3.5mm needle. DK-weight version: US6/4mm needle. Any kind will do, as you are knitting back and forth.

Gauge
Fingering-weight version: 24 sts = 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch, measured after blocking.
DK-weight version: 20 sts - 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch, measured after blocking.

Finished Measurements
54.5” in circumference, 9.5” wide at lace section.