Zhivago is a beaded cowl knit in the round from the top edge down to the bottom hem. It is decorated with beaded snowflakes which increase in size from top to bottom.

Finished Size
46 ½-inch (118.5 cm) circumference, 6 ½ inches (16.5 cm) deep

Materials
Yarn: Rauma Mitu, DK weight: 50% alpaca, 50% wool; 109 yds (100 m) per 1.76 oz (50 g) balls; Colorway: Charcoal #75; 3 skeins
Needles: US5 (3.75 mm) 36-inch circular needle, or size needed to achieve gauge
Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, US12 (1 mm) crochet hook; 5/0 triangular beads, Colorway: Silver-lined Crystal, 406 beads (when purchasing beads, allow 10–20% extra for loss or breakage)
Gauge: 18 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) over

Zhivago is part of Filament No. 5 Winter 2018. Love this pattern? Please see more designs in the Filament Ravelry Store, featuring knitting designs by Anne Podlesak and Kathleen Dames.

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