First Beach

This cozy cowl comes in two depths and is designed to maximize the yardage of the main colourway. The shallow cowl looks great around the neck, but it can also be pulled down around the shoulders. The deep cowl is long enough to really bunch up and provide warmth on frigid winter days. They both can also be pulled up and worn like a hood. Both versions have two simple lace patterns and are worked in the round.

This knitting pattern includes both charts and written instructions.

Sizes + Finished Measurements

• Shallow: 14 1⁄2” (37 cm) x 29 1⁄4” (74.5 cm) circumference
• Deep: 23” (58.5 cm) x 29 1⁄4” (74.5 cm) circumference

Yarn

• Worsted weight yarn
• Main Colour: 200 (400) yd / 182 (364) m
• Contrasting Colour: 75 (130) yd / 70 (120) m

Shown in SweetGeorgia Yarns Trinity Worsted (affiliate link)(70% Superwash Merino Wool, (20% Cashmere, 10% Silk; 200 yd/182 m per 4 oz/115 g skein) in Deep Cove and Magpie (shallow version) and Willow and Basil (deep version).

Subtitution Notes
Choose a smooth, worsted weight, plied yarn that will feel nice against the skin. Trinity Worsted is no longer available but SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash Worsted would substitute nicely.

Needles + Notions

• 5 mm (US 8) Circular Needle, 24" (60 cm) long;
• 1 Stitch Markers.

Gauge
18 sts and 26 rounds = 4" (10 cm) over either lace pattern using 5 mm (US 8) needle. 

Techniques
Knitting in the round, increases/decreases, working simple lace from chart or written instructions.

Helpful Links
SSK & SSP Decreases video tutorial