Oregon Trail Cowl

Take a meandering walk in the woods wearing this gorgeous cowl and you won’t mind a wee nip in the air. Spend some time digging through your button stash (you know you have one!) and add another level of “wow" to this cowl.

Yarn - Approximately 225 yards/206 meters sport-weight yarn. Shown in Blue Moon Fiber Arts Yaksi (60% merino, 20% yak, 20% silk; 245 yards/225 meters per 3.5 ounce/100 gram skein), colorways In the Navy (blue) and Mossay (green).

Gauge - 22 stitches = 4"/10 cm in garter stitch OR stockinette stitch, after blocking.

Needles - US #5/3.75mm (or size to get gauge) for working flat.

Notions - Tapestry needle, five 3⁄4" buttons.

Skill level - Advanced beginner (lace techniques, buttonholes).