Pinecone Cowl
Here is my latest design: the Pinecone Cowl. I have been a bit obsessed with lace lately and I thought I would like to design a bit of lace for myself. While I’m not ready to tackle a full shawl (soon, but not yet) I returned to a format I love: the cowl. I love knitting cowls for so many reasons. They are a great small project amid my sweaters, blankets, fair isle, and other larger projects. Cowls are also a great way to try out a yarn.
A sweater is a big yarn comittment. You are going to be spending some serious time and energy with that yarn both while knitting and while wearing it. Cowls are small and you can get a good feel for a yarn. Working a small project of any kind is not a bad way to get to know a yarn. 
This pattern is knit in the round so there are only 2 little ends to weave in! After working on (but not finishing) 2 fair isle sweaters I can really appreciate minimal finishing required. The yarn, Blue Sky Alpacas Suri Merino, is an absolute dream! I picked up this skein from the good people at BSA as a little thanks for my free pattern they recently featured. This colourway is called dusk and I found it quite charming. Almost a mushroomy brown.
The lace pattern is inspired by the shape of the mighty pinecone. Although this cowl is a little lacy there is still more than enough warmth for those chilly Spring evenings.
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