High Street Ascot

A simple seed-stitch cowl gets a lift from a merino-cashmere- silk-blend yarn and a gentle pleat. A ribbed collar keeps the cowl tight against the neck while allowing the seed stitch section to drape beautifully.

Size 21" circumference and 8½" high Yarn Sweet Georgia Trinity Worsted (70% superwash merino, 20% cashmere, 10% silk; 200 yd [182 m]/115 g): • sapphire, 2 skeins Gauge 21 sts and 34 rows = 4" in seed st Tools • Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and one double-pointed needle (dpn) • Markers (m) • Tapestry needle