Suarkmeister Designs
Artemis Cowl
By Jen McVicker
The inspiration for this simple lace cowl came from one of my son's favorite book series: Artemis Fowl. The cowl is a bit dark, a bit twisted, and yet fun and quick to knit - just as the books are fun and quick to read, but have a dark and twisted “hero." Malabrigo Silky Merino yarn is perfect for this project, with its lighter weight and slight sheen. Finished Size: $7.75^{\circ}$ from cast on edge; 24" circumference Note: You can make the cowl smaller in circumference by casting on 10 (or multiples of 10) fewer stitches. Yarn: Malabrigo Silky Merino ( $51\%$ Silk, $49\%$ Merino; 150 yd/137m, 50g skein), 1 skein. Color shown: Smoke. Gauge: 20 sts $=4^{\circ}/10$ cm in stockinette stitch Needle(s): Size US 7 $(4.50\;\mathsf{m m})$ 16" circular needle Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle (for weaving in ends) Skill Level: Advanced beginner (you can do this!) Pattern: Cast on 121, place marker and join for knitting in the round, being careful not to twist. Begin slip-knit border. Slip-knit border: Row 1: k1, \*sl 1 wyif, k1; repeat from \* to end Row 2: knit Row 3: k2, \*sl 1 wyif, k1; repeat from \* to last st, k1 Row 4: knit Row 5: repeat row 1 Row 6: purl
Immediately following row 6 (purl row), begin diamond lace pattern. Diamond lace pattern: Row 7:k1, yo,ssk, k5, k2tog, yo,\*k1, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo; repeat from \* to last st, k1 Row 8 (and every even row): knit Row 9: k2, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, $^{\star}\mathsf{k}_{3}$ yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo; repeat from \* to last 2 sts, k2 Row 11:k3, yo, ssk, 1, k2tog, yo,\*k5, yo, ssk,k1, k2tog, yo; repeat from \* to last 3 sts, 3 Row 13: k4, yo, skp, yo,\*k7, yo, sk2p, yo; repeat from \* to last 4 sts, k4 Row 15:k3, k2tog, yo,k1, yo, sk,\*k5, k2tog, yo,k1, yo, ssk; repeat from \* to last 3 sts, k3 Row 17: k2, \*k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3; repeat from \* to last 2 sts, k2 Row 19: k1, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, $^{\star}{\sf k}^{\intercal}$ , k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk; repeat from \* to last st, k1 Row 21: k2tog, yo, k7, \*yo, sk2p, yo, k7; repeat from \* to last 2 sts, yo, ssk Knit threereats of thedamndlacepat,thenpulone rw.Rpeat the sli-nit border ining offlooselon the $6^{\mathrm{{th}}}$ border row (purl row). Weave in ends and block flat. sl 1 wyif Slip one stitch purlwise, with yarn held in front k2tog Knitwo together Yo. Yarnover Ssk Slipone stith knitwise slip the next stitchknitwise, then nit both stitches together through theback loop sk2p Sli one stitch knitwise, knitwo together, then pass the slipped sitch overthe k2tog
