Traders Cove is a regional park nestled along the shores of Okanagan Lake. As a protected vegetation and wildlife park, much of this serene oasis is in its natural state. The park’s two bays are divided by a rocky peninsula adorned with native cacti and sagebrush, and dotted with ponderosa pine.

This cozy cowl is knit in the round with squishy garter borders and a textured panel consisting of columns of rick rack and slipped stitches. The cowl is designed to utilize a full 100g skein of worsted weight yarn.

YARN/YARDAGE

Variegated version shown in Seawall Fibres (218y/100g), using 100g Charred Tourmaline.

Solid version shown in Malabrigo Rios (210y/100g), using 100g Winter Lake.

TOOLS

4.5mm (US 7) 24” circular, or size needed to get gauge, stitch markers, darning needle

GAUGE

20 st / 4” in stockinette and 23 st / 4” in pattern, after blocking.

(While gauge is not crucial, a different gauge will affect finished measurements and yardage requirements.)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

24” around by 10” tall, after blocking.

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