When autumn settles in, the leaves that haven’t blown away intermingle in damp piles on the ground. I’m always delighted by the first surprise snowfall and the way the ice crystals outline each leaf, bringing them new life. The leaves in Brannock Cowl remind me of those frosty mornings.

This cozy cowl was designed to be worn close to the neck, so a baby-soft worsted weight yarn in a solid or semi-solid color is best. The intuitive lace pattern is worked with large needles to enhance the drape and softness. Brannock Cowl will have you watching the forecast and hoping for brisk mornings as soon as the first leaf drops from the tree.

Needle:
US 9 (5.5 mm), 16” (40 cm) circular needle

Suggested Yarn:
Plymouth Yarn Company
Dye For Me Baby Llama Glow Worsted
95% Baby Llama/5% Stellina;
273 yards (250 m)/125 grams
or any worsted weight yarn of your choosing

Sample used Natural, 170 yards (155 m)

Gauge: 20 sts/30 rnds = 4” (10 cm) square in stitch
pattern using US 9 (5.5 mm) needles.
Other Notions: Stitch markers, darning needle

Special Techniques:
• Knit & purl, cast on & bind off
• Increasing, decreasing (yo, k2tog, k3tog, & kfb)
• Russian Bind-Off
• Working in the round on circular needles
• Working from charts (written directions available)

Final Measurements:
21” x 9.5” (53 x 24 cm)