Back in January, I took a lace design class with Bristol Ivy. One of the techniques she taught us, was coded lace. I quickly became a woman obsessed. Naturally the patterns get manipulated and altered during the design process, so no secret messages can be decoded here. The two lace patterns in this cowl started from the words “November” and “third”. I designed this cowl to be worn as a reminder to vote in this year’s presidential election. I knit mine in red, white and blue, but you can choose to knit it in a single color, or in white and the color of your party of choice. Whatever color you choose, please get out and vote on November third.

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This cowl is available in one size. It has a circumference of 22.5”/57 cm and is 12.5”/32 cm deep.

Skills: Knit, purl, knit two together, slip slip knit, yarn over, knitting in the round, cables.

Materials:
• Needles: One pair 16” (40 cm) US Size 9 (5.5 mm) circular
needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Stitch marker.
• Cable needle.
• Ruler to measure gauge.
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Yarn Requirements:
Color A: 48 yards/44 meters
Color B: 69 yards/63 meters
Color C: 53 yards/48.5 meters

Recommended Yarns:
Knit Picks Swish Bulky or other bulky-weight yarn.

Gauge:
3.5 stitches and 5 rows per inch/2.5 cm.
Gauge was measured after blocking.