I was asked to take a class for an annual knitting retreat held in Taupo, New Zealand. As part of this class I was to teach the basics of knitting in the round on circular needles, or help people refine some skills to help simplify this technique. So I thought; perfect timing to design and release a new pattern at the same time. I had a vision of a tapered cowl with a simple yet elegant lace repeat. My aim was to design a flattering cowl that had some shape around the bottom and allowed the lace work to shine, while at the same time having a simple repeat. Although it looks complex, the construction is quite simple and easy to memorise as you go. I have included some YOUTUBE links at the end of the pattern to show some of the techniques* used in this pattern.

What you will need:

Yarn: 8ply/DK (100g)
Designed for use with any yarn but recommend a soft yarn, suitable for gradient, solid, semisolid, variegated.
Equipment: 5.5mm tips with 24” cable
Stitch markers: (1-6) optional to use for marking pattern sections.
Darning needle

Gauge: not important

Skills required/key: Level: Beginner/intermediate

Knitting in the round
SM: Stitch Marker
SOR: Start of Round
CO: Cast on
K: Knit
P: Purl
P2tog: Purl 2 stitches together
P2togtbl: Purl 2 together through back loop
K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together
P: Purl
YO: Yarn over