Cinches and Ladders by Barbara Benson

Cinches and Ladders

Knitting
July 2019
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 15 - 10.0 mm
100 - 110 yards (91 - 101 m)
24 in. (61 cm) around and 14 in. (35.5 cm) tall
English

I cannot resist big, floofy (yes, this is a technical word in knitting) alpaca yarn, but it does present some challenges. The very floofiness that I love fills in the holes in the lace. So, it was go big, or go home! By featuring double yarn overs and a bulky faux-cable, the assertive design elements of Cinches and Ladders stand up to the fuzzy softening of the yarn. The result: you get all of the softness snuggled up against your neck like a kitten, and you get a beautiful lace pattern.

Yarn Color: Blue Mix
Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Pattern can be worked entirely from written instructions or with supporting charts.

If you’d like to see a video where I show off this cowl you can check it out here on YouTube.