Beneath the Pines Cowl

**Design** This design is a cowl version of my [Beneath the Pines shawl][3]. Featuring a pretty, pine cone lace stitch and a clean garter stitch trims the top edge. The 2 plies of super bulky yarn are separated and used for the fringe, creating an organic look, mimicking handspun roving. Worked up on large needles and super bulky yarn. Cowl is worked flat and then joined in the round. Pattern is written in ONE size. (For a larger circumference, go up to a US 17/12 mm needle. For a smaller circumference, go down to a US 13/9 mm needle.) All repeats appear in bold text throughout pattern. The pattern is charted and also includes separate written instructions. **Finished Measurements (blocked)** **Cowl Circumference:** 24”/61 cm **Length (not including fringe):** 15”/38 cm **Yarn** Lion Brand [Wool Ease Thick & Quick Prints, Stripes](/yarns/library/lion-brand-wool-ease-thick--quick-prints-stripes) in Sequoia **Yardage** 105 yards/96 meters of Super Bulky yarn ***Note: Yardage needed does NOT include a gauge swatch.*** **Needles** US 15/10 mm 32”/81 cm Circular needle for working back & forth & 20”/51 cm Circular needle for working in the round **Notions** Stitch Marker 10 mm Crochet hook Tapestry Needle Blocking materials Scissors Measuring tape **Gauge (Steam blocked)** Worked in Lace pattern in the round 8 sts & 15 rows = 4”/10 cm wide x 4”/10 cm tall **Techniques Used** * Working back and forth on a 32"/81 cm circular needle * Working in the round using a 20"/51 cm circular needle * Simple lace stitches: YO's, SKP & k2tog (explained in pattern) * Steam or wet blocking * Making & attaching fringe * Reading from a chart or written instructions **PATTERN DIFFICULTY** Adventurous Beginner [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/stores/whiletheyplay-designs [2]: https://ko-fi.com/kalurah [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beneath-the-pines