This was my summer travel project – perfect for knitting at a lovely café in Montmartre, Paris, while also sipping my espresso and people watching for a blissful hour.

The cowl is knit in the round in a sport-weight alpaca and features an all-over delicate lace stitch pattern. The leaf-like motifs surround the cowl and consist of simple paired yarnovers with mirrored decreases on either side.

The lace pattern is charted and written out. The 10-row pattern repeat of the lace is easy-to-learn. 2x2 ribbing at the bottom and top of this cowl give it nicely finished edges.

Wrap this cowl around your neck twice, as shown, or wear it as a single draped loop.

The sample shown is knit in a heathered beige, 100% alpaca yarn - a decadent option that results in an accessory that will complement many outfits. If you choose to knit this in another sport-weight yarn, just be sure to choose one that allows for beautiful stitch definition.

APPROXIMATE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 52 ¼“ / 132.5 cm around x 8 ¾” / 22 cm].

SHOWN IN:
Garnstudio DROPS Alpaca Mix (100% Alpaca; 1.8 oz/50 g; 183 yds/167 m per ball): 3 balls in color #0618 Light Beige Mix. NOTE: this cowl used almost exactly 2 balls, so if your gauge matches, you may only need 2 balls. The yardage required is slightly padded.

GAUGE:
Approx 22 sts = 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in lace patt.
PLEASE TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE

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