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Grouse Whortleberry (Vaccinium scoparium) is a species of huckleberry found in western North America, primarily in the Rockies. It is found in forested regions at higher elevations – making up part of the low-growing ground cover. The bright red colour of the Grouse Whortleberry is the inspiration for this acrylic and mohair snuggly cowl.

Difficulty - Easy

Skills used - Knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing, holding two yarns together

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 74 cm / 29 inches unstretched; 104 cm / 41 inches stretched
Height: 30 cm / 12 inches

Gauge – unstretched and unblocked
10 stitches and 13 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches in lace stitch pattern on US 8 (5 mm) needles

Approximate yardage
Yarn 1: est. 146 g / 5.15 oz. (273 m / 299 yds)
Yarn 2: est. 22 g

Yarns
Yarn 1: Patons Canadiana 187 m / 100 g (205 yds / 3.5 oz.), 2 balls. Colour 10707 Cardinal. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.
Yarn 2: Donna by Wendy 50g, 1 ball. Colour 688 Red. Any currently available Worsted (#4) novelty mohair yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.

Needles - US 8 (5 mm) circular, 22″ / 56 cm long

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle