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Xanthophyll Cowl
This pattern is named after the pigment that produces some of the beautiful colours of autumn leaves. It takes inspiration from the change to colder days and longer nights. The pattern uses silk and mohair yarn to create an airy lace pattern that is surprisingly warm and perfect for autumnal and winter days.
The cowl knits up quickly and so is great as a weekend knitting project or as a last-minute present!
Gauge:
16 stitches x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches in lace pattern on 4.5 mm needles after blocking.
Needles:
4.5 mm / US 7 circular needles (60 cm / 24 inches long) or size to achieve gauge
Yarn:
270 metres / 295 yards of Biches et Buches Le Gros Silk & Mohair or similar. Sample uses two 50 g skeins of the colourway red burgundy / Bordeaux.
Biches et Buches Le Gros Silk & Mohair is a DK weight yarn made up of 72% goat mohair and 28% silk, and is 150 metres / 164 yards per 50 g.
You will also need:
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Tape measure
• Blocking tools (optional)
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- First published: December 2021
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- Last updated: February 11, 2023 …
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