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Perisoreus canadensis, or whisky jack or Canada jay, is found in boreal forests throughout Canada, including the mountains of Southern Alberta. It was popularly (but not officially) voted to be our National Bird as it can be found in all 10 provinces and all 3 territories. Whisky jacks are very smart – they cache food in multiple locations within the forest so they can protect against theft. Whisky jacks are quite friendly and will follow hikers on trails looking for handouts. Whisky jack is an English interpretation of the indigenous word wisikejack or “mischievous prankster”. The outspread wings of the whisky jack are the inspiration for this cowl.

Difficulty - Easy

Skills used - Knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 62 cm/25 inches unstretched; 112 cm/44 inches stretched
Height: 32 cm / 12.5 inches

Gauge - unstretched and unblocked
7 stitches and 9 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches in lace stitch pattern on US 10 (6 mm) needles

Approximate yardage - est. 107 g / 3.8 oz. (182 m / 199 yds)

Yarn - Red Heart Dreamy 426 m / 250 g (466 yds / 8.8 oz), 1 ball. Colour E861 Grey. Listed as Worsted #4 but knits up as #5 Bulky. Any currently available Bulky (#5) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.

Needles - US 10 (6 mm) circular, 22″ / 56 cm long

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle