Iris Garden Cowl

Iris Garden is a lightweight cowl inspired by...you can guess, right?
I created this pattern in 2020, when I was unable to take my usual spring trips to the botanical gardens with my mother, where one of our favorite places is the iris beds.

Designed in a lace pattern with a single cable twist up the center, in two lengths, this cowl has multiple wear options (including headband!), and makes the most out of a smaller or partial skein of fingering weight yarn.

This pattern is suited for adventurous beginners, intermediate knitters, or any knitter who enjoys a pattern that will hold their interest without requiring constant concentration.
Skills include provisional cast-on, Kitchener or 3-needle bind-off, basic lace (yo, ssk, k2tog), and simple cables.

PATTERN INFORMATION

SIZES
Small (10.5 in. x 20 in. / 27 cm x 51 cm)
Large (10.5 in. x 40 in. / 27 cm x  102 cm)

YARN
180-220 (360-440) yd. / 165-201 (329-402) m 
Fingering weight yarn, wool or blend suggested
Shown in Malabrigo Sock, 100% superwash merino, 440 yd (402 m) / 100 g, in Violeta Africana
Also shown in hand-dyed MCS Fingering, 70% superwash merino, 20% silk, 10% cashmere, 430 yd (393 m) / 100 g
(More examples on IG @ladyotterfae, search for #IrisGardenCowl)

NEEDLES
US 3 / 3.25 mm needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)

GAUGE
24 sts x 31 rows over 4 in. / 10 cm in Iris Lace pattern after blocking.
Gauge is not crucial to this project, but varying gauges and needle types will affect yardage and final measurements.

NOTIONS
Cable needle
Crochet hook or darning/tapestry needle
Stitch markers (optional)