Winter Bud Cowl

This one-skein project on large needles shows off your knitting chops without busting your budget or straining your gift-knitting schedule. Purled buds are surrounded and shaped by lines of stockinette in this intermediate to advanced pattern. The garter stitch edging adds structure without detracting from the main show. The soft City Tweed HW alpaca blend is lovely next to the skin and flatters any outfit from business to casual. Looking good and keeping warm – you can have it all. Measures 24” around, 10” high, knit in the round, no seaming needed.

Materials: One Skein City Tweed HW in Morning Glory or comparable Aran-weight (8 wpi)yarn Needles: U.S. 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed or circular needles Gauge: 16 stitches and 20 rounds in pattern stitch = 4 inches, unblocked Notions: 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle for weaving in ends. Special Stitches: Lifted p1 inc, Knit 5 together, (p1, k1, p1) in next st.