I began playing around with traditional "Feather and Fan" stitchez and found that this combination creates an accidental - yet lovely- spiral.
Yarn8: Approx. 160 yds ofWorsted weight or 120 ydz of chunky weight yarn. Suggestedyarns: Worsted weight (1) skein ofMalabrigo worsted Or for (Chunky wt.) (1) skeinof Cascade 128 Recommended Tools: For Worsted: Size 9 (5.5 mm) 16" circular needles. And 7 stitch markers For Chunky: size 10.5 (6.5mm) 16" circular needlez. And 6 stitch markers Or size needed to obtain gauge I also recommend the 1\* marker be different to markthe beginning of the round az the markers shift and spiral. Gauge: Worsted weight -17 sts & 28 rows per 4 "inpattern. Chunky weight - 14sts & 20 rows per 4" in pattern. Gauge is unblocked. Size: Wil fit the average neck nicely. Finishedpiece: 20" circumference & 7" tall unblocked. Lace pattern: Multiple of 12 sty. Round 1: Knit all sty. Round 2: k2tog, (4x) then (yo, K1 ) (4x) totheend. Round 3: Purl all sty. Round 4: Knit all sty. AnAccidental cowl Instructions are given for worsted and (chunky) wt. yarns. Cast on 84(72) sts and join for working inthe round, being careful not to-twist stitchez. Place the different marker (pm) to indicate the 1s stitch. K12, \*(pm, K12,) untilthe end of round. You wili have 7 (6) groups of 12 stitches for 7(6) pattern repeaty. Knit1round Purl1round Then Beginlace pattern Continve the 4 round lace pattern until it iz as tall as you like or until almost all yarn has been used, ending after the 4tr round. Bind off loosely. Block lightly if desired.Enjoy! By Julie Mellor Knit. Crochet. Love. @ 2010
