The Way Forward Cowl is part of the Reconciliation Canada series, which includes the The Way Forward Shawl.

All proceeds of this pattern will go to support Reconciliation Canada Monthly totals will posted each month. Please visit the site to find out about this great initiative.

$35.00 donated in support of Reconciliation Canada as of March 8th, 2017. Thank you!

I am pleased to report a donation of $140 to Reconciliation Canada, from March 8 to April 10. This includes sales from both the Way Forward Shawl and Cowl.

Happy Canada Day! Very happy to have made an additional donation of $35 today! Including sales from both the Shawl and Cowl. Thanks!

The Way Forward

Cowl This is a simple cowl with lots of possibilities. The design theme of this pattern is an arrow, both a harkening to an earlier way of life and a symbol for a new direction. It was inspired by a movement called Reconciliation Canada, an Indigenous peoples led initiative to bring healing between Indigenous groups and all Canadians and to repair the damage caused by colonialism. Regretfully Canada has a shameful history in this regard that has had long and devastating effects for Indigenous groups. This initiative seeks to build bridges and create a New Way Forward, for which this pattern was named.

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Size:

Small/Large

Finished measurements after blocking:

Width (both): 9”/ 24 cm
Length of Small Size: 28.5”/72 cm
Length of Large Size: 54”/137 cm

Suggested Yarn:

Tanis Fiber Arts Green Label Aran Weight Yarn
4oz (115g) = 205yds (187m)
2 skeins for both sizes in the Dove colourway; or any other worsted or aran weight yarn

Needles

Size 8 US/5 mm needles, straight or circular, or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge

19 sts/28 rows = 4”/10 cm in pattern

Notions

Tapestry needle, 4 x 1/2 “ buttons