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Cushion Buckwheat (Eriogonum ovalifolium) is a small, colourful alpine flower found in southern Alberta. Cushion Buckwheat blooms in a small round cluster on a short, fuzzy stalk. The flowers of Cushion Buckwheat range from yellows to reds to pinks. The pretty pink flowers of this alpine bloom are the inspiration for this cozy ribbed cowl.

Difficulty - Easy

Skills used - Knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 60 cm / 23.5 inches unstretched; 120 cm / 47 inches stretched
Height: 29 cm / 11.5 inches

Gauge – unstretched and unblocked
10 stitches and 14 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches in lace stitch pattern on US 8 (5 mm) needle

Approximate yardage - est. 107 g / 3.75 oz. I used a vintage yarn that didn’t have yardage listed. I’d estimate between 200 - 275 yards required depending on your yarn choice.

Yarn - Eaton’s Excella 2 + 2 Knitting Worsted (vintage; discontinued) 114 g / 4 oz., 1 ball. Colour Salmon Pink. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.

Needles - US 8 (5 mm) circular, 21″ / 53 cm long

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle