Thick heavy silence after a freshly fallen snow. Chickadees and juncos fluttering between the spruce boughs, occasionally knocking down cascades of snow in their playful meanderings . The crisp scent of winter lingering in the air…

This is the second pattern in the Manitoba Collection, a series of patterns inspired by various locations throughout the province of Manitoba, Canada.

The colour and stitch pattern of this garment are reminiscent of the thick blanket of freshly-fallen snow resting on spruce boughs, a beautiful display quite common throughout much of Manitoba during the long winter months. This sight was the inspiration for this garment.

Size: One size fits all – adults. Easily adjustable to a smaller/larger size.
Yarn: Fingering weight yarn for the cowl portion, fingering weight yarn for the lace covering (pictured is Malabrigo Sock in 801 Turner for the cowl, and Malabrigo Finito in 63 Natural for the lace overlay loop
Needles: US size 3 (3.25mm) circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge: 16 stitches and 26 rows = 10 cm in Stockinette St