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Lemmata make up part of the head, or spikelet, of stalk of wheat. Lemmata (or lemmas) enclose the floret, keeping the kernel of wheat safe as it grows. The shape and form of wheat heads came to mind while knitting this twisted-stitch textured motif. The twist and pull of the stitches make this cozy neck-hugging cowl look like a field of Alberta wheat. Grow your own with this pattern!

Difficulty - Easy

Skills used - Knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing, twisted stitches

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 54 cm / 21 inches unstretched; 112 cm / 44 inches stretched
Height: 31 cm / 12 inches

Gauge – unstretched and unblocked
10 stitches and 12 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches in lace stitch pattern on US 8 (5 mm) needles

Approximate yardage - est. 140 g / 4.9 oz. (231 m / 252 yds)

Yarn - Uptown Worsted (Universal Yarn) 165 m / 100 g (180 yds / 3.5 oz), 2 balls. Colour 366 Forest Heather. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.

Needles - US 8 (5 mm) circular, 24″ / 60 cm long

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle