Designed for the 2024 Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl, Mapes is a scalloped lace cowl inspired by old Reno in the 1950s and 1960s and the glamorous hotel that hosted the biggest stars of the era.

Notes
The cowl is knit in the round from bottom up.
The pattern includes both charted and written instructions.

Size
One Size

Finished Measurements
Circumference: 26” / 66 cm
Length: 19” / 48 cm

Yarn
The Plucky Knitter Sophisticate Fingering (50% Superwash Merino, 30% Mohair, 20% Silk; 510 yds / 466 m per 105 g)
Color 1 (C1): 1 skein or approx. 265 yds / 243 m
Color 2 (C2): 1 skein or approx. 280 yds / 256 m
Shown in Rat Pack (C1) and Powdered Sugar (C2)

Needles
US Size 3 (3.25 mm) 16” circular needle or sizes needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Stitch marker(s), tapestry needle

Gauge
27.5 sts and 35 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Chart B pattern after blocking

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner

Skills Required
Knitting in the round, lace knitting

Share Your Work
Use the hashtag #MapesCowl on social media