The Anacapa Island cowl combines one of my favorite lace patterns, Print O’ the Wave, with columns of an Aran lace round cable motif. Think kelp and sand dollars, or kelp and sea urchins!
It’s a fast, easy-wear-knit that would be a fabulous gift — if you don’t simply keep it for yourself!

Finished Measurements
Height (from top of cowl to bottom corner): 29.5” / 75 cm
Circumference: 34” / 86.5 cm

Yarn
The Fibre Company Luma, 50% wool, 25% cotton, 15% linen, 10% silk (137 yds / 120 m per 1.76oz / 50g), 4 skeins approx 468 yds / 428 m
Shown in Chambray.

Needles
US 5 / 3.75 mm needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge
approx 4.75 sts and 5.75 rows over 1” / 2.54 cm in 44 stitch by 24 row lace and cable repeat, blocked.
Alterations in gauge will affect yarn requirements and finished size. Please note the lace is very stretchy.

Notions
yarn needle
stitch markers as desired
cable needle

Skills
Cabling
Lace knitting
Lace Bind-Off
Mattress stitch
Both charts and line by line instructions are provided