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Sunlight streams through the luminous hall, casting dancing shadows across unfurling fronds. The conservatory breathes with moisture, warmth and life. Iron curves meet glass in arches overhead, while below, ferns unfurl and reach toward the light in fountain-like cascades. High up, orchids offer splashes of vibrant color in this sea of greenery.
The Zerrélia cowl captures this interplay of organic forms and rhythmic structure. Fountain-like lace patterns rise like fern fronds, while columns of double yarn-overs create the airy transparency of glass walls. The rich magenta colorway echoes the deep hues of exotic blooms tucked among the greenery. Each stitch builds upon the last, architectural yet organic. Step into your own glass sanctuary, where light and lace intertwine.

The name Zerrélia is a poetic fusion of French elements: “serre”, French for greenhouse or conservatory, is combined with “hélio”, meaning sun-related. Z and A add a touch of playfulness and variation.

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

Do you like the Zerrélia cowl? You might like those patterns too: The Yonâh cowl, and the Jyli cowl. For endless fun with lacy lace and a touch of texture! Check them out!

Yarn
Malabrigo Rios (Worsted; 100% Merino wool; 192 meters / 210 yards per 100 grams); 2 skeins (one might not need the 2nd skein); sample uses 105 grams in color 214 Magenta.
Alternative yarn:
Skeinwalker Yarns Wildwood (Aran; 100% Superwash Merino; 190 meters / 208 yards per 115 grams); 2 skeins.

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 – Verrière, 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), 8 in color B (optional). Tapestry needle. Blocking pins. Blocking wires (optional).

Size
One; easily customizable.

Final measurements
Circumference (c): 122 cm / 48 inches, height (h): 22 cm / 8.75 inches.

Skill level
Basic stitches, single and multiple increases, decreases. Relatively easy to memorize stitch pattern. Patterning on all rounds. Dealing with changing stitch counts. Elastic BO.
Video tutorials are provided for the stitches and techniques used.

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

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: alpinemeadow. 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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