Floral Around

The *Floral Around* pattern features a striking floral design in stranded colourwork with thoughtful increases along the sides to ensure a comfortable fit around the neck. The pattern involves the use of three colours in some rounds, experience in stranded colourwork is recommended. Whether you're looking to add a touch of floral elegance to your outfits or simply enjoy a satisfying knitting project, this pattern is sure to delight. If you're interested in creating a matching set, there is also a hat pattern available. .......................................................................... Kits to knit this cowl can be found [here][2]. .......................................................................... **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** **Top width:** 10” / 25. cm **Bottom width:** 15½” / 39 cm **Height:** 12½” / 31.5 cm **YARN** Weight: DK ❖ Colour A (green, ribbing, leaves and stems) 237 yd / 216 m / 1 skein of British DK or Falkland DK from Les Garçons ❖ Colour B (pale grey, background) 132 yd / 120 m / 1 skein of British DK or Falkland DK from Les Garçons ❖ Colour C (pink, flowers) 118 yd / 108 m / 1 skein of British DK or Falkland DK from Les Garçons Sample is knitted in British DK from Les Garçons (70% Bluefaced Leicester Wool, 30% Masham Wool, non-superwash; 263 yd / 240 m per 100 g skein), in the “Chris’s Pine Green” colourway (Colour A), and in Falkland DK from Les Garçons (70% Bluefaced Leicester Wool, 30% Falkland Corriedale Wool, non-superwash; 263 yd / 240 m per 100 g skein), in the “LX’s Snowfield” colourway (Colour B) and “Cora’s Reef” (Colour C). **NEEDLES** Circular needles, 24” / 60 cm, in two sizes ❖ **Main needles:** US 5 / 3.75 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge ❖ **Ribbing needles:** US 3 / 3.25 mm, or 0.50 mm smaller than main needles **GAUGE** ❖ 24 sts and 27 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in stranded colourwork in the round, blocked **TOOLS** ❖ Stitch marker (1), tapestry needle *Version française disponible.* [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/les-garcons [2]: https://boutiquelesgarcons.com/collections/maxim-cyr