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This lace stitch pattern done in this yellow yarn reminded me of the look of the Sunburst Lichen on the limestone rocks in the Rockies. The lace/eyelet pattern creates undulating curves up the height of the cowl.

Please note - use version 1.3 as there were errors in previous versions. Thanks!

Difficulty - Intermediate

Skills used - Knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 64 cm unstretched
Height: 32 cm

Gauge - 11 stitches and 13 rows = 5 cm

Yarn - Yarnspirations Bernat Premium, 329 m/360 yd; 198g/7 oz skein; color: #58512 Gold

Approximate yardage - 242 m/265 yd.

Needles - US 8 (5 mm) circular, 24″ long

Skills Used
•knit and purl
•working in the round
•k2tog, ssk