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The Pine Grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator) is a pretty finch found in evergreen forests in the mountains of Western Canada. In winter they move to lower elevations to feed on the fruits and seeds of mountain ash. In spring and summer, Pine Grosbeaks hop amongst the branches to nip off and consume fresh buds. Female Pine Grosbeaks are grey with yellow colouring. The colouring of this plump mountain bird is the inspiration for this two-coloured lace neck cowl.

Use version 1.1 as the ribbing was missed on the final stitches. Thanks to r/solokitty for advising me of the error!

Difficulty- Easy

Skills used- Knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing

Sizes- One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 78 cm / 31 inches unstretched; 41 cm / 104 inches stretched
Height: 32 cm / 12.5 inches

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

Approximate yardage
Yarn A est. 100 g / 3.5 oz. (170 m / 186 yds)
Yarn B est. 72 g / 2.5 oz. (87 m / 95 yds)

Yarns
Yarn A Red Heart Chic Sheep 170 m / 100 g (186 yds / 3.5 oz), 1 ball. Colour Linen. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.
Yarn B Scheepjeswol Dordogne 60 m / 50 g (66 yds / 1.75 oz), 2 balls. Colour 7088 Pale Green. Any currently available novelty Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be
substituted.

Needles- US 8 (5 mm) circular, 22″ / 56 cm long

Notions- Stitch markers, tapestry needle