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I have tried to capture the essence of sea oats in a tiny cabled texture stitch by the same name. The stitch pattern at the beginning and end is a ridged eyelet border reminiscent of the fencing you find to remind you to stay off the dunes. The stitch patterns are easy to remember, yet keep you interested as the delicate sea oats emerge.

This cowl is the right size to use as a layering piece during the cool weather of spring or fall, as well as a barrier to the frigid air conditioning that you may find blowing on your neck in some buildings during the heat of summer. Your hands created this little piece of warmth and remind of your time at the beach.

The wind sings through the sea oats creating its own serenade, especially when it’s quiet. The song is soft and sweet, as the grasses dance to its tune. If you concentrate, you may hear it no matter where you are.

Yarn Used:
Arrowhead Fibers Basic Sock Yarn (75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon, 463 yds / 423m, 3.5 oz / 100g skein); 1 skein
The sample used the color Lagoon.

Yardage:
Lagoon; 175 – 235 yds / 160 – 215m*

Yardage estimates include 15% +/- those used in sample.

Needles:
US 3 (3.25mm) circular, 24” (61 cm)

Notions:
Stitch marker to mark beginning of round
Tapestry needle
Cable needle

Gauge:
24 sts and 44 rnds = 4” / 10cm for Sea Oats Cable (swatch in the round on US 3 needles).

Size:
One size, can be adjusted to suit personal sizing preferences.

Special Techniques:
I-Cord bind off
Increases using yo
Decreases using k2tog
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Final Measurements:
Circumference of cowl: 23”/ 58.5cm after blocking
Height of cowl: 9” / 23cm after blocking

Thank you to Heather Folkner of Crafty Ferret Tech Editing
for tech editing services. Every effort has been made to ensure this pattern is error free.

This pattern was tested by the following fabulous knitters, to whom I am grateful for their beautiful work and excellent feedback. Thank you anneswolle, Ansenhay, aromanov, ArtisticFibers, Dimpls742 , egypte (Martine), knitziwhitz, mewmuiknits,neopets3010, slmjetaime, yarnsmithdori, Yvonna13.