Russian Lace Cowl by Ellen Kardell

Russian Lace Cowl

Knitting
November 2020
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
5.0 mm (H)
150 - 200 yards (137 - 183 m)
2 sizes, adjustable for larger sizes
English
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Easy and interesting to knit, this textured lace cowl is based on a stitch pattern found in a Russian knitting book. Purls give the lace extra dimension. The cowl has graceful scallops on the bottom edge. Knit it in worsted or aran weight yarn for a quick chill-chaser or impressive gift.

2 sizes: 24” and 27” circumference.

Sample shown (small) used 144 yards Mission Falls 1824.

Supplies

  • 150 to 200 yards worsted or aran weight yarn

    Circular US8 (5mm) needles, 24”, US H (8) crochet hook, stitch markers if desired, tapestry needle for finishing.

Skill Level

  • intermediate; knit, purl, yo, decreases, joining to work in the round, crochet cast on (instruction included), charts, and standard bind-off.

Pattern has written line by line instructions in addition to charts.