Are you longing for Spring? Knit this super soft cowl and dream of apple orchards in full bloom with every stitch.

Created with fluffy kidsilk lace held double with fingering weight sock yarn, this light-as-a-feather knit packs a lot of warmth! Bands of broken rib add texture without competing with the luxurious fabric of this close-fitting neck hugger.

Designed for beginners, the easy pattern knits up quickly which makes it a terrific gift item. Make one for all those in your life who deserve a bit of softness and warmth.

Techniques Used:
German twisted cast on
Knit and purl stitches
2x2 ribbing
Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off

Materials Needed:
Yarn:
260 yards of fingering weight sock yarn and 210 yards of laceweight kidsilk. Sample knit in Wollbearers HT sock and Kidsilk Lace held double, colorway Antique Pink

Needles:
Size 5 US/ 3.75 mm 16” (41 cm) and size 4 US/ 3.5 mm 16” circular needles or size needed to achieve gauge and one size smaller

Notions:
Stitch marker to mark beginning of round
Tapestry needle

This pattern was designed to be used during my one-on-one tutoring sessions, to teach beginner knitting. It has been professionally tech edited and test knitted. If you find a mistake, need pattern support or are interested in private knitting lessons please write to info@theknittingtutor.net.
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