My brother in law seems to be the sensitive type….which is why I wasn’t surprised when this winter after a trip abroad he sent us a box of souvenirs and inside was a tiny ball of cashmere yarn that was spun by some fantastic entrepreneur in Osaka.

As soon as I picked up the ball, my wheels started turning. What on earth will I do with such a small amount of yarn, and what the hell is up with this coloring! It reminded me instantly of the sidewalks in my brother in law’s neighborhood of downtown Osaka…Umeda.

Size

One size fits all, unless your neck is really really big, then you would add stitches in multiples of 7 as that is the amount needed to complete the lace pattern

Finished Measurements

The cowl measures about 26 cm (when laid flat as in the photograph below) by 16 cm.

Materials

• One ball of obscure yarn that you can’t figure out what to do with. At least 130 Meters. Any DK or worsted weight yarn is fine.
• DPN or circular needles 4.5 mm 40 cm
• Stitch marker

Gauge

It isn’t really important as this doesn’t have a “proper” way of fitting. It’s just something that you slog around your neck.

Pattern Notes

This lace pattern is very open, thus it is important to block. Please don’t forget!