Dragonfly Fibers is offering a kit of perfectly sized mini skeins and the beautiful abalone shell button to complete this cowl! Includes a pattern code! https://www.dragonflyfibers.com/product/picot-belle-butto...

Every spring, cherry trees around Washington, DC bloom in concert with the warming days. Unlike the iconic Yoshino cherry trees that line the Tidal Basin, which are a delicate pale pink, the Kwanzan cherry tree features the loveliest shades of dark pink to deep rose in its abundant double flowers. I am lucky enough to have a mature Kwanzan in my own backyard (pictured above) to announce that Springtime has indeed arrived in Washington. But snow in March or even April is not unheard of here, so this cozy cowl is just the right weight for these transitional days. Its trumpet shape is worn buttoned on the side so that the trumpet bell cascades down from the throat in a lovely wave. The button allows you to have a snug fit without having to pull the grabby mohair over your hair. The mix of fingering weight yarn and matching mohair/silk is light as air and can fit in the smallest of pockets. Fast garter stitch and simple short rows (no picking up wraps!) pair together for this advanced beginner knit that is sure to get a lot of wear.

YARN
Main Color (MC): 90 yds of Dragonfly Fibers Pixie fingering, 1-ply 100% super wash Merino (430yds/393m per 4oz/113g skein).

Contrast Color (CC): 80 yds of Dragonfly Fibers Faerie lace, 70% ultrafine kid mohair and 30% mulberry silk (450yds/411m per1.75oz/50g skein).

Samples shown in Springtime in Washington and Aurora Borealis/Arya colorways

NEEDLES
One US 6/4.0 mm needles, either a straight pair or circular (at least 16”)

SIZING
One size fits most adults. Sew on button after blocking to adjust fit around neck. Finished cowl is approximately 21”x14”.

NOTIONS
One locking stitch marker in a contrasting color to the yarn, one 1” button, tapestry needle.

SKILLS USED
Short rows (wrap and turn, no need to pick up wrap on subsequent rows), Picot edge (optional), knitted cast on