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The Canadian Rockies make a stunning backdrop to the form of a shimmering rainbow. The imposing mountains are softened by the glow of these colourful bands of colour. Mountain rainbows are the inspiration for this multi-hued cowl.

Difficulty - Easy

Skills used - Knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 71 cm / 28 inches unstretched; 101 cm / 40 inches stretched
Height: 30 cm / 12 inches

Gauge – unstretched and unblocked
12 stitches and 14 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches in lace stitch pattern on US 5 (3.75 mm) needles

Approximate yardage - est. 112 g / 3.95 oz. (336 m / 367 yds)

Yarn - Lion Brand Mandala Sparkle 300 m / 100 g (328 yds / 3.5 oz), 2 balls. Colour Draco. Any currently available DK (#3) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.

Needles - US 5 (3.75 mm) circular, 21″ / 53 cm long

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle