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Berenen is an Old English word that means “to ornament with silver”. The silver-grey motif on this deep purple neck cowl is detailed and delicate. The motifs, which are from the Renaissance period combine to create a pretty cold-weather adornment that would not look out of place encircling the neck of a duchess or marchioness.

Difficulty - Advanced Beginner

Skills used - Knitting in the round, stranded knitting

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 80 cm / 31.5 inches unstretched; 96 cm / 36 inches stretched
Height: 35 cm / 13.75 inches

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

Approximate yardage
Main Colour (MC) est. 111 g / 3.9 oz. (222 m / 243 yds)
Contrast Colour (CC) est. 55 g / 1.9 oz. (110 m / 120 yds)

Yarn Used
Main Colour (MC) Sirdar Country Classic Worsted 200 m / 100 g (218 yds / 3.5 oz), 2 balls. Colour 0650 Royalty. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.
Contrast Colour (CC) Locally sourced Alpaca Worsted 200 m / 100 g (219 yds / 3.5 oz), 1 ball. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.

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

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle