MYSISTER KNITS
Wellfleet Cowl This lacy summer accessory was inspired by a seaside holiday to the beautiful Cape Cod seashore. That trip included everything you might want: relaxing on the in the sun, getting sand between our toes, long walks looking for seals in the water, and a trip to the local drivein. I hope that this cowl accompanies you on your summer adventures, giving your shoulders a bit of warmth as the sun sets and the tiki torches are lit.
Materials
1 skein Ella Rae Lace Merino or roughly 450 yards of fingering weight yarn US 5 needles
Gauge
28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in lace stitch -blocked Finished Measurements 21" upper circumference 43"lower circumference 16" deep Notes: This Cowl is knit top-down and worked flat to facilitate easy blocking. The lace work will open up and look more beautifully composed if blocked aggressively (preferably with pins and/or wires). Then the cowl is seamed from the bottom upwards giving you the chance to try it on as you go and creating a personalized fit. For a two color option, change color for Rows 5-8 of the pattern.
Popcorn Stitch
Row 1 (Rs) k2, purl to last two stitches, k2 Row 2 (Ws) k3, (knit purl knit the next stitch, p3tog) \* repeat to last three stitches k3 Row 3 k2, purl to last two stitches, k2 Row 4 k3, (p3tog, knit purl knit the next stitch)\* repeat to last three stitches k3 Directions:
Section One
Row 1 (Rs) k2, purl to last two stitches, k2 Row 2 (WS) purl all stitches Row 3 k2, purl to last two stitches, k2 Row 4 P2, knit to last two stitches, p2 Row 5 knit all stitches Row 6 purl all stitches Row 7 k2 (yo, k2tog)\* repeat to last two stitches, yo, k2 - 1 stitch increased Row 8 purl all stitches Row 9 knit all stitches Row 10 P2, knit to last two stitches, p2 Row 11 k2, purl to last two stitches, k2 Row 12 p2, p2tog, purl to end of row - 1 stitch decreased Row 13 k2, purl to last two stitches, k2 Row 14 purl all stitches Rows 15 -22 Repeat 4 rows of the popcorn stitch twice Rows 23 - 25 Repeat first three rows of the popcorn stitch Row 26 purl all stitches
Section Two
Cast on 125 stitches and join to work in the round. Place an end of round marker and knit one row. Follow the slip/wrap technique described above at the end of every row. Knit until work measures 8 inches from cast on row. Increase Row 2A: p2, (pfb, p2)\* repeat to end of row. (98 stitches increased to 130 stitches).
Section Three
Repeat section one directions above substituting below for Row 2. Increase Row 2B: p2, pfb, (pfb,p1)\* repeat to last three stitches pfb, p2. (130 stitches increased to 194 stitches).
Section Four
Repeat section one directions above substituting below for Row 2. fb,p3)\* repeat to last three stitches pfb, p2. (194 stitches increased to 242 stitches)
Section Five
Repeat section one directions above substituting below for Rows 2 and 14. Increase Row 2D: p4 (pfb,p8)\* repeat to last three stitches p3.(242 stitches increased to 268 stitches). Row 14 Cast off loosely knit wise. You may want to use a larger needle or Jeny's surprisingly stretchy cast off.
Finishing
Your project will be softer and more beautiful after a gentle washing by hand in warm water and a mild soap or detergent. Then roll in a towel to remove excess moisture or spin dry in washing machine (for 10 seconds only). Lay flat to dry in well-ventilated area blocking using wires and pins if necessary to open up the lacework and ensure that the welted bands surrounding your eyelet rows have a graceful curve. Seam your cowl up the back from the bottom. Try it on as you reach roughly row 7 of your second section and discontinue seaming when you have a fit that you prefer. Weave ends in on wrong side. Enjoy!
