Arranged in a soft, quilted diamond formation, the eyelets in this cowl are formed in an unusual and educational way. Instead of the expected yarn overs, you knit the strand that runs between your needles. This creates a slightly smaller and tidier eyelet that is easier to work on circular needles than a yarn over, since there are no loops of yarn to drag around the cable. It’s also the professional trick for fixing any missing yarn overs in traditional lace patterns— just knit into the strand running between the needles!

Finished Measurements:
80” around and 5” tall

Yarn:
400 yds fingering weight yarn, shown in Green Mountain Spinnery Lana color Gris

Needles:
US size 5 (3.75mm) 40” circular needles or size needed to get gauge

Gauge:
About 6 sts = 1” in dogwood stitch pattern after blocking

Skills Used:
Working in the round, knitting and purling, single and double decreases, single increases