Product Description
The Lily of the Valley Cowl is worked in-the-round using a bulky weight mohair, wool and nylon blend yarn - two skeins of Berroco's Cirrus.
Lily of the Valley is a lovely flower emulated in the lace pattern by the gentle curve of the yarn overs and bobbles. Twice as many stitches used in the lace pattern are knit for two rounds immediately following the cast-on round and immediately before binding off to accentuate the wavy edges of the lace pattern.
The Cowl is light and airy and can be worn in a single loop or be looped twice around the neck. The soft mohair and merino wool fibers will keep any neck warm even on the windiest of days.
Lily of the Valley Cowl by Debra Lee
What is Being Made
The Lily of the Valley Cowl is a versatile neckwear accessory designed by Debra M. Lee. This cowl is crafted to be worn in two ways: as a single loop around the neck for a fitted look, or doubled twice around the neck for added warmth and layered styling. The design captures the delicate aesthetic of lily of the valley flowers through its lace construction.
Yarn and Materials
This cowl is worked using Berroco Cirrus, a bulky weight yarn blend composed of mohair, wool, and nylon fibers. The combination of soft mohair and merino wool provides exceptional warmth and insulation, making this cowl suitable for cold weather conditions. The bulky weight yarn allows for quick project completion while maintaining a light and airy fabric structure.
Construction Technique
The Lily of the Valley Cowl is worked in-the-round, a circular knitting method that creates a seamless tubular garment. This technique eliminates the need for seaming and provides a continuous, uniform fabric. The designer employs a strategic stitch-doubling technique to enhance the visual appeal of the lace pattern: twice as many stitches are knit for two rounds immediately following the cast-on round and immediately before binding off. This deliberate increase and decrease creates accentuated wavy edges that emphasize the delicate lace design.
Stitches and Lace Pattern
The cowl features a lace pattern that emulates the gentle curves and form of lily of the valley flowers. The pattern incorporates yarn overs and bobbles as primary stitch elements. Yarn overs create the openwork characteristic of lace knitting, while bobbles add textural dimension and three-dimensional detail to the fabric. These stitch combinations work together to produce the soft, organic curves that reference the botanical inspiration of the design.
Skill Level
This project is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some foundational experience. The combination of in-the-round knitting, lace pattern reading, and bobble construction requires comfort with basic knitting techniques and the ability to follow a stitch pattern with yarn overs and specialty stitches.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky |
| Designer: | Debra Lee |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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