Cowl is worked top-down in the round. The circumference at
the top of the cowl is smaller than at the bottom because each
stitch pattern used (Stockinette, X Texture, and Lace) creates
different gauges (using the same needle.) There is one round in which shaping occurs (between the Stockinette and X Texture sections), but only two stitches are added. A larger needle is used for the bottom garter stitch edge to maintain gauge with the lace section.

Finished measurements
Circumference at top (cast-on edge): 18” (46 cm)
Circumference at bottom (bound-off edge): 26” (66 cm)
Length 18” (46 cm)

Materials
320 yards/293 meters fingering weight yarn
Shown in: 2 Hanks AMANO AYNI (50g per ball), #5002 Paprika
16” (40 cm) circular knitting needle, size 3 (3.25 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
16” (40 cm) circular knitting needle, size 6 (4mm)
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Gauge
25 sts / 34 rnds= 4” (10.2cm) in Stockinette st with smaller needle
23 sts / 40 rnds= 4” (10.2cm) in X Texture st with smaller needle
17.5 sts / 33.5 rnds= 4” (10.2cm) in Lace st with smaller needle
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE