Low Vision Accessibility: The low vision accessible pattern uses 24 point sans serif font (Verdana) in all black text without italics. All of the directions are fully written out. The pattern also meets the Accessible Patterns Group Low Vision Format guidelines for page formatting and large print. The low vision accessible version is named “Among Cedars cowl LVA”.

Thuja occidentalis—often called cedar—is ubiquitous in the Lower Mainland. Narrow, manicured trees stand in neat lines along the perimeters of suburban yards, and cedar farms are planted among cornfields and berry farms. The lace is inspired by the flat branches of Thuja leaves, and this shapely, draped cowl sits nicely around the neck.

dimensions:
approximately 14 ½”/37 cm tall; 25”/64 cm circumference at top; 36”/91 cm circumference at bottom, blocked and unstretched

gauge:
23 sts and 35 rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch, blocked and unstretched

yarn:
light fingering weight yarn
sample used Manos del Uruguay Fino (490 yd/448 m per 100 g) in Peacock

needles:
US 4/3.5 mm 24”/60 cm or longer circular needles; or size to make gauge

notions:
stitch marker, tapestry needle

techniques required:
knitting in the round, basic increases and decreases

disclaimer:
These written instructions have not been tech edited or test knit by others. Please contact me if you find errors, and I will gladly correct the instructions.