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The tiny Rocky Mountain Dotted-Blue butterfly (Euphilotes ancilla) is found in the very south of the province of Alberta. It has black dots on its underwings, and a row of gold dots around the edge of the underwing. The black and gold dots of this pretty pollinator matched well to this James C Brett Marble DK in Denims colour, and they are the inspiration for this eyelet patterned cowl.

Difficulty - Easy

Skills used - Knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 84 cm / 33 inches unstretched; 112 cm / 44 inches stretched
Height: 30 cm / 12 inches

Gauge – unstretched and unblocked
10 stitches and 12 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches in lace stitch pattern on US 8 (5 mm) needles

Approximate yardage - est. 119 g / 4.2 oz. (240 m / 264 yds)

Yarn - James C. Brett Marble DK 220 m / 100 g (240 yds / 3.5 oz), 2 balls. Colour MT2 Denims (Blues/Yellow). Any currently available DK (#3) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.

Needles - US 8 (5 mm) circular, 24″ / 60 cm long

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle