Autumn's Trail Knitted Cowl

"This design combines my favorite plaited cable with a simple diagonal lace. The pattern is written for 2 different sizes but includes suggestions for customizing it to suit your personal preferences. The alpaca yarn creates a warm accessory without a lot of bulk. The short version uses 250 yards and the long version (shown wrapped twice around the model’s neck) uses 500 yards. This cowl can also be worn around the shoulders to ward off the chill in the air. For those of you you don’t like to purl, the long version is made with simple stockinette stitch rolled edges so no purling is required. If you don’t mind purl stitches, the short version has a moss stitch edge. Or, use your favorite edge treatment! Stitches used are k2tog, ssk, yo, c4f, and c4b. Stitch markers come in handy but are not required other than one to mark the beginning of the round. A cable needle is also optional."

Knitting Needle Size4 or 3.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles

Yarn Weight(2) Fine (23-26 stitches to 4 inches)

Gauge24 stitches, 36 rows, 4 inches. Stockinette Stitch

Materials List

• 250-500 yards Stone Bluff Farms Alpaca
• US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles
• Tapestry needle
• Optional stitch markers
• Optional cable needle