Bands of Lace Cowl (or Scarf)

Designed by Susan Druding

Description: Using the same size needle and alternating thin bands of Allegro Aran with wider bands of Allegro Lace creates this beautiful, easy-to-wear fabric. The cowl is light but warm. Instructions for scarf version included.

Level: Easy (garter, alternating two yarns)

Size: Cowl = 33" circumference x 12" high, Scarf = 56" long x 7" wide

Instructions are written for cowl version with scarf version in parentheses.

Materials:

1 ball of Crystal Palace Allegro Aran (shown in 9086 "Lavender")
1 ball of Crystal Palace Allegro Lace (shown in 3086 "Lavender")
Crystal Palace Bamboo Needles 26 " circular in US size 9, or size needed for gauge
Tapestry needle

Gauge: 3 sts = 1" over garter stitch after blocking using Allegro Aran

Note: Blocking is very important for this project. Piece will spread out nicely once blocked.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COWL (SCARF)

Note: This piece is worked all in garter stitch.

Cast on 100 (168 sts) with Allegro Aran.

With Allegro Aran, knit 2 rows.

With Allegro Lace, knit 6 rows.

Repeat these 8 rows 11 (7) more times.

With Allegro Aran, knit 2 more rows.

BO loosely with size 10.5-11 needle. (If bound off too tightly, the edge will bow.) Dampen and block to measurements by pinning on a towel.

For Cowl Only: Sew ends together to form cowl.

Weave in all ends.

We are happy to share this pattern with knitters. The pattern may be used for non-commercial personal or knitting guild use. It is not to be used in any publication in print nor should it be reproduced in electronic/digital format without permission. Shops carrying Crystal Palace Yarns are welcome to print and share this pattern with customers of our yarns.

November 2015

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