Path of the Peacock

I saw my first peacock in the wild when I was a child. My parents had taken us to their friend's house on the eastern shore of Maryland. I had only ever seen them in cages at zoos. I was completely amazed when I saw one strut casually across the driveway. Fabulous.

In memory of days searching the yard for peacock feathers, I created this cowl and mitt set.

Yarn: Knit Picks Swish [100% Superwash Merino; 220 yards/100g], MC: 1 skein Pearlescent Tonal, CC: 1 skein Kindling Tonal Gauge: 20 stitches = 4” (10 cm), 26 rows= 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch Needles: US Size 7-8 (4.5-5mm) straights, and dpns. Notions: Tapestry needle, waste yarn, stitch marker Sample Finished Size: Cowl: 21” (53 cm) circumference, 9“ (22.5 cm) wide unstretched Mitts: fits up to 9” (22.5 cm) around palm