A thirteenth-century bestiary volume provided the inspiration for this elaborate-looking accessory set. Much is unknown about the manuscript, including its talented scribe, but it is of Franco-Flemish origin and the author is Hugo of Fouilloy.

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Note: This pattern can be purchased as part of an eBook of just the Fouilloy cowl, earband, and mittens together; or as part of a larger collection of accessories built around a theme of medieval illumination. If you purchase just the Fouilloy set, you will automatically receive a discount off the cost of the collection.

Skills Required

• Knitting, purling
• Stranded knitting in the round
• Chart reading

Size Information

All sizes are 9.5” high.

• Small: 22” circumference
• Medium: 32” circumference
• Large: 60” circumference

Yarn Requirements

• Small: approximately 200 yards main colour, and 135 yards contrast colour
• Medium: approximately 275 yards main colour, and 190 yards contrast colour
• Large: approximately 530 yards main colour, and 365 yards contrast colour

Other Materials Needed

• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

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