Donna Lace Cowl Size

Circumference: 60cm (24 inches)

Depth: 30cm (12 inches)

Difficulty: The cowl can easily be adjusted to increase the circumference - more yarn will of course be
required to do this.

A cosy cowl, knitted in the round, using a selection of traditional Shetland lace patterns with a pretty Tension/Gauge
edging that can be blocked into soft or more dramatic points.
Tension is not critical, as this is not a fitted garment, but it will make a difference to the
Knitted in a laceweight yarn, there are pattern stitches on the majority of rows but, as it only uses amount of yarn required. I worked to the following tensions over the lace pattern, after
basic lace stitches and is worked in the round, and therefore with the knit side facing, it is suitable blocking:
for confident beginners with some experience of lace, or intermediate knitters.
1 x 12 stitch repeat of Chart/Section A to 5 cm on 3.50mm needles
The pattern can easily be adapted to make a larger circumference cowl if required.
Abbreviations
k knit
p purl
st(s) stitch(es)
yo yarn over
k2tog knit 2 together
s1, k1, psso slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over
s1,k2tog, psso slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over

Instructions for Adjusting the Size

Materials To make a double-length version which can be wrapped twice around the neck or worn in a
long loop, scarf style, cast on double the number of stitches shown and follow the same
(Pictured in Yak Merino Lace) instructions to the end (you will need twice as much yarn for this).
Approx 35g (280m) of any of the following Watercolours & Lace laceweight yarns:
BFL Lace, Baby Alpaca Lace, Baby Alpaca Silk Lace, Baby Alpaca Silk Cashmere Lace, To adjust the circumference further, add or subtract stitches from the cast on edge in
Baby Alpaca Silk Cashmere Sparkle Lace, Baby Camel Silk Lace, Cashmere Heavy Lace, multiples of 24, to keep the lace patterns correct.
Cashmere Silk Lace, Falklands Merino Lace, Merino Silk Lace, Merino Silk Sparkle Lace,
Mulberry Silk Lace, Yak Merino Lace
2.75mm + 3.50mm circular needles (35-40cm long) or sets of double pointed needles if
preferred
Stitch marker(s) and tapestry needle

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Cowl Round 26: K4, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, [k4, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, yo, k3],
k1
With the smaller needles, cast on 168 sts. Join into a round, being careful not to twist the
stitches. Place a stitch marker to show the beginning of the round. Round 27: Repeat Round 10

Work 6-10 rounds in double rib - each round (k2,p2) to end - increasing 1 st at the end of Round 28: Knit to end
the last round. 169 sts Section B/Chart B
(Or if you prefer you can work 6-10 rounds in garter stitch - alternate 1 round knit, 1 round Round 1: (K1, k2tog, yo) twice, (k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso) twice, [(k1, k2tog, yo) twice, (ka,
purl - increasing 1 st at the end of the last round.) yo, sl1, k1, psso) twice], k1

Change to the larger needles and continue in lace pattern as follows or from the charts. Round 2: K2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, yo, [sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k1,
k2tog, yo, k3, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, yo], sl1, k1, psso
The stitches shown within the square brackets [] represent the stitch repeat and the pattern
is worked as follows: Round 3: K2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, [k2, k2tog,
yo, k1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1], k1
Work the sts before the square brackets, repeat sts within the [] across the round, then
work sts after the brackets. Round 4: K1, (k2tog, yo) twice, k3, (yo, sl1, k1, psso) twice, [k1, (k2tog, yo) twice, k3,
(yo, sl1, k1, psso) twice], k1
Section A/Chart A
Round 1: K4, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k3, [k4, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k3], Round 5: (K2tog, yo) twice, k5, yo, sl1, k1, psso, yo, [sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k2tog, yo, k5,
k1 yo, sl1, k1, psso, yo)] sl1, k1, psso

Round 2: K3, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k2, [k3, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k2], Round 6: K2, (yo, sl1, k1, psso) twice, k1, (k2tog, yo) twice, k1, [k2, (yo, sl1, k1, psso)
k1 twice, k1, (k2tog, yo) twice, k1], k1

Round 3: K2, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, [k2, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1], Round 7: K3, yo, sl1, k1, psso, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k2tog, yo, k2, [k3, yo, sl1, k1,
k1 psso, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k2tog, yo, k2], k1

Round 4: K1, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, sl1, k1, psso, [k1, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, sl1, k1, psso], k1 Round 8: K2tog, yo, k2, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, [sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k2,
yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo], sl1, k1, psso
Round 5: K2tog, yo, k9, yo, [sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k9, yo], sl1, k1, psso
Round 9: K2, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, [k2, yo, sl1,
Round 6: Repeat Round 1 k1, psso, k1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k1], k1
Round 7: K1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k2tog, yo, [k1, yo, sl1, k1, Round 10: Knit to end
psso, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k2tog, yo], k1
Section C/Chart C
Round 8: Knit to end Note that the stitch repeat changes from a 12-stitch to an 8-stitch repeat from this point
Round 9: (K1, yo, sl1, k1, psso) twice, (k1, k2tog, yo) twice, [(k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso) twice, onwards, so if you are using stitch markers to separate your repeats you will need to move
(k1, k2tog, yo) twice], k1 them on the first round of this section.
Round 10: K5, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k4, [k5, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k4], k1 Round 1: K3, k2tog, [yo, k6, k2tog], yo, k4
Round 11: K1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k7, k2tog, yo, [k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k7, k2tog, yo], k1 Round 2: Knit to end
Rounds 12-23: Repeat Rounds 6-11 twice more Round 3: K3, yo, [sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k5, yo], sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k3
Round 24: K2, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k5, k2tog, yo, k1, [k2, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k5, k2tog, yo, k1], Round 4: Knit to end
k1 Round 5: K2, yo, sl1, k1, psso, [k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, sl1, k1, psso], k1, k2tog, yo, k2
Round 25: K3, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k3, k2tog, yo, k2, [k3, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k3, k2tog, yo, k2], Round 6: Repeat round 3
k1
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Round 7: Knit to end Bind Off
Round 8: K1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, [k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1], k2, k2tog, yo, Picot Bind-off - for a more decorative edge (uses more yarn)
k1 Using the cable cast on, *cast on 2 sts onto the left needle, cast off 5 sts, return stitch on
Round 9: Repeat Round 5 right needle to left needle; repeat from * to end, break yarn, then slip yarn end through
final stitch and pull tight to finish.
Round 10: Repeat Round 3
Elastic or Lace Bind-off - a quicker option (and useful if you are running short of yarn)
Round 11: Knit to end K1, *k1, insert left needle through 2 sts on right needle from left to right, and k2tog through
Round 12: K1, k2tog, yo, k1, [k2, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, yo, k1], k2, yo, sl1, k1, psso, back of both sts; repeat from * to end, break yarn, then slip yarn end through final stitch
k1 and pull tight to finish.
Round 13: K2tog, yo, k2, [k3, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k2], k3, yo, sl1, k1, psso Finishing and Blocking
Repeat Rounds 1 to 13 once more. Weave in yarn ends but don’t trim yarn until after blocking. Soak cowl in cool water with a
suitable gentle liquid wash (eg Eucalan or Soak) for 15 minutes. Rinse if required, then
Edging squeeze out excess water and wrap in a towel, but leave damp.
Work edging pattern as follows or from Chart D.
Block your cowl by laying it flat on a towel or blocking board and pinning into shape, pulling
Note that you will be incorporating additional stitches into the pattern repeat from Round 1 out the points of the edging as shown in the pictures.
onwards - stitch counts are shown after each increase round.
Leave to dry completely, then unpin and trim yarn ends. Enjoy wearing your cowl.
DO NOT work a knit round after round 15 but continue straight on to the bind off.
Details of edging after blocking, using lace bind-off:
Round 1: [(K1, yo) twice, k1, sl1, k2tog, psso, (k1, yo) twice], k1
You now have 211 sts
Round 2 and all even-numbered rounds: Knit to end
Round 3: [K2, yo, k2, sl1, k2tog, psso, k2, yo, k1], k1
Round 5: [K1, yo, k3, sl1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo], k1
Round 7: Repeat Round 3
Round 9: [K1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, yo, k1, sl1, k2tog, psso, k1, yo, k2tog, yo], k1
Round 11: [(K1, yo) twice, sl1, k1, psso, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo], k1
You now have 253 sts
Round 13: [K1, yo, k3, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo], k1 Chart Notes/Symbols
You now have 295 sts All rounds are shown in the charts and are worked from right to left.
Round 15: [K1, yo, k5, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k5, yo], k1 The stitches shown within the red border represent the stitch repeat and the chart is
You now have 337 sts worked as follows:

DO NOT work a knit round after Round 15 but continue straight on to the bind off. Work the sts before the red box, repeat sts within the red box across the round, then work
sts after the red box.

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Chart A Chart C

Chart D - Edging
DO NOT work a knit round after round 15 but continue straight on to the bind off.

Chart B

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