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This is cowl contains another simple motif – a quick knit. The lace motif looks like the tracks of an animal, running up the height of the cowl. I called this pattern Spyrie which is Old English for “to track.” Follow the tracks to a lovely, easily knit cowl.

Difficulty - Easy

Skills used - Knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 80 cm / 31 ½ inches unstretched; 114 cm / 45 inches stretched
Height: 30 cm / 12 inches

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

Approximate yardage - est. 146 g / 5.2 oz. (245 m / 268 yds)

Yarn Used
Red Heart Comfort 1677 m / 1000 g (1834 yds / 35 oz), 1 ball. Colour 3147 Bordeaux. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.

Needles - US 8 (5 mm) circular, 56cm /22” long, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle