Paris knows a few hills, from which picturesque panoramas are offered to the onlooker. One of them, in the heart of Paris, is the Hill of Chaillot. The hill is adorned with modern art deco constructions such as the Palais de Chaillot and the Trocadéro Gardens. A play of balance, symmetry, and geometric shapes greets the visitor strolling along the fountains and manicured trees. And of course, for a truly Parisian experience, one can enjoy the exquisite views of the Eiffel Tower framed by the dancing water jets.
The Trocadéro Hill cowl is an ode to the fountains and scenic view of the Trocadéro. The cowl sports two lace patterns complementing each other and forming curves reminiscent of water jets and the Eiffel Tower. Knit and wrap yourself in your own icon!

For best effect, use a round yarn with good stitch definition. Yarn weights ranging from Fingering to Aran would be suitable. As for colorways, I would recommend solid, semi-solid, speckled, or gradient (single skein or gradient set) yarns.

Do you like the Trocadéro Hill cowl? You might like those patterns too: The Latone cowl, and the Yulieo cowl. For endless fun with easy lace and subtle texture! Check them out!

Yarn
Malabrigo Rios (Worsted; 100% Merino wool; 192 meters / 210 yards per 100 grams); 1 skein; sample uses 98 grams in color 412 Teal Feather.

Needles
4.5 mm (US size 7) 80 cm / 32 inches circular needle or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge
17.5 stitches and 25.5 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stockinette stitch, unblocked.
12.5 stitches and 26 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in stitch pattern B – Trocadéro Fountains, blocked.
12.5 stitches and 27 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in stitch pattern C – Hill of Chaillot, blocked.
Note: obtaining the gauge given is not crucial but will affect the finished size and the yardage needed.

Notions
Removable stitch markers: 1 in color A (beginning-of-round marker), 13 in color B (optional). Tapestry needle. Blocking pins. Blocking wires (optional).

Size
One; easily customizable.

Final measurements
Circumference (c): 100 cm / 39.25 inches, height (h): 29 cm / 11.5 inches.

Skill level
Basic stitches, increases, single and double decreases. Easy to memorize stitch pattern. Lace patterning on odd
rounds only. Elastic BO.
Video tutorials are provided for the stitches and techniques used.

Pattern notes
This pattern is worked in the round. The stitch count remains constant throughout the whole pattern. Suggestions are given to customize the pattern.
Charts and written instructions are provided, as well as clear video tutorials for the used stitches and techniques.

Pattern support
For questions about this pattern, please PM me on Ravelry or send me an email. Contact details are provided.

Thank you note
I’d like to send a big thank you to my truly awesome test knitters on Ravelry: knitinmarmot. Thank you so much for your time and dedication, for helping me make this pattern even better and for showing how the pattern would look like with different yarns!

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