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This pattern was inspired by the many Balsam Poplar trees that dot the landscape in Calgary and surrounding areas. These trees grow quickly and easily, just like the pattern in this in-the-round knit neckwarmer-style cowl. There are two rounds of the leaf pattern and two rounds of peacock ripple, interspersed with garter rows.

Difficulty -Easy

Skills used - Knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 72 cm / 28.5 inches unstretched
Height: 32 cm / 12.6 inches

Gauge – unstretched and unblocked
12 stitches and 11 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches in stockinette in the round on US 8 (5 mm) needles

Approximate yardage
est. 141 g / 4.9 oz. (234 m / 256 yds)

Yarn
Red Heart Soft Baby Steps 234 m / 141 g (256 yds / 4.9 oz), 1 ball. Colour Baby Green. Any currently available Worsted (#x4 yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.

Needles - US 8 (5 mm) circular, 56cm /22” long, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle