Fear not the midwinter blues with this luxurious cowl made in a blend of wool and silk in the gorgeous shade of jade! While the breeze is rippling the surface on a frosty day, take the bite out of winter and thrive in its cozy, delicately layered warmth. Its beautifully flattering neckline adorned with two rows of elegant buttons adds glam and romance to your winter look, while reminding of symbolic and protective powers of jade – a gemstone that attracts love, soothes the mind and promotes self-sufficiency.

Explore the eminent versatility of this brilliant piece that offers over a half of dozen ways to loop around your neck!

SKILL LEVEL
Easy

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large)
Sample shown is size Small.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
24 (26.25, 29)“ (61 67, 74 cm) wide x 6.5 (7, 7)” (16.5 18, 18 cm) tall

YARN
DK weight (#3 Light)
Cascade Yarns Venezia Sport (70% merino wool, 30% silk; 307.5 yd 281 m/3.5 oz 100 g): 1 hank of #178 Deep Sea.

CROCHET HOOK
Size G/6 (4 mm)

NOTIONS
• 8 size 5/8” (16 mm) ox silver buttons (shown: buttons by La Mode®, item #2403).
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Sewing needle and coordinating thread

• This pattern involves crochet skills only.

12 pages, 2 photos, 1 schematic, 2 diagrams, glossary, techniques: reverse single crochet stitch, conversion chart and yarn substitution chart.