This easy, lace cowl is a perfect layering piece for Fall and Winter. It works up quickly in worsted weight yarn. Great for gift giving!

MATERIALS
Malabrigo Rios (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 3.5oz/100g;210yds/192m) Azules #856 or Cumparsita #869
Size 5 (3.75 mm) 24” circular needle
Size 7 (4.5 mm) 24” circular needle
1 Stitch marker
Yarn needle

GAUGE
18 stitches & 24 rounds = 4 inches in lace pattern stitch with larger needle and blocked.

Note: To ensure a successful project, check gauge. Change needle size as necessary to obtain st and round gauge.

ABBREVIATIONS
K—knit
K2tog—knit two together
K3tog—knit three together
P—purl
Sk2p—slip one, knit two together, pass the slipped st over
SSK—slip, slip, knit
St(s)—stitch(es)
Yo—yarn over

NOTES:
There are ten repeats of the lace pattern per round.

The lace pattern has a 12 stitch repeat. To increase the circumference of the cowl, add stitches in multiples of 12, for example 132 or 144. If making a larger cowl, please buy more yarn.