Do you need something to keep your neck warm that is easy to throw on and holds in place even when you are running around doing errands? The answer is the Coastland cowl. Coastland cowl is a bandana style cowl with a lace panel going up the side. Beautiful lacy shell motifs are the focal points of this cowl, and they make sure it’s an interesting project to knit. This cowl is worked flat diagonally and seamed at the back to connect it into a tube. The pattern introduces two different sizes by using two different gauges. This is the perfect companion for chillier weather!

Coastland cowl is started from the bottom edge and worked up diagonally. The lace panel goes up along the side. The shape is created with increases and decreases. The cowl is seamed at the back of the neck to create the tube. There are two size options in the pattern, and they are created with two different gauges. Stitch counts and instructions are the same, but with a different gauge you get two size options.

YARDAGE
260 (295) m / 230 (275) yards of DK to worsted weight yarn.
With the option to play with the gauge, this project gives you endless options to choose different yarns.

GAUGE
SIZE 1: 18 sts / 32 rows of garter stitch with 4.5 mm needles is 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches after blocking.

SIZE 2: 16 sts / 30 rows of garter stitch with 5 mm needles is 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches after blocking.

The lace motif is worked from written instructions and it’s intuitive 8 row repeat. This is an intermediate pattern, but might work for you even if you are an adventurous beginner.

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