The inspiration for the Stole My Heart COWL came from seeing an amazing vintage fur stole from the 1930’s. What seems like a simple ribbing pattern at a loose gauge is actually not! In order to mimic the rivets typical on a fur stole, and also achieve a stiff fabric similar to a real stole, I Ianded on an interesting stitch pattern that is actually knit at a tight gauge and is completely reversible. Win, win! To help create more of a furry feel I added some fluff by holding a lace weight suri alpaca silk blend yarn with a bulky merino. This accessory can be left unseamed if you prefer and really dressed up with the addition of a shawl pin.

SIZES
One size

MEASUREMENTS
Finished Length: 46.5”/118 cm, blocked
Finished Width: 6.5”/16.5 cm, blocked

GAUGE
23 sts and 22 rows per 4”/10 cm in pattern, blocked

TECHNIQUES
Knitting flat, i-cord edge, optional seaming

MATERIALS
Yardage Requirements:
Yarn 1 (Bulky weight): 212 yds/ 194 m
Yarn 2 (Lace weight): 216 yds/ 198 m

Yarn Used In Sample:
Yarn 1: (Two skeins) The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Squish Bulky (100% SW Merino Wool, 106 yds/97 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein) in Harry Belafonte
Yarn 2: (One skein) The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Oh Dang! (74% Suri Alpaca, 26% Silk, 328 yds/300 m per 1.75 oz/50 g skein) in Harry Belafonte

Suggested Needles:
US size 8/5 mm needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

Recommended Notions & Tools:
Embroidery needle to weave in ends and seaming