Shawl Collared Cowl by Alana Dakos

This pattern by Alana Dakos creates a cozy, button-up cowl that will keep you fashionably warm all through the colder months. Knit up in chunky alpaca yarn, this is sure to be your favorite luxurious accessory. The cowl looks great over a long sleeve top, or as a splash of color under your winter coat. It also makes for a great quick-to-knit gift!

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DESIGNER RECOMMENDED YARN: Chunky by Misti Alpaca (100% Baby Alpaca; 100g/108yds): 2 Skeins. Shown in color 683.

ALTERNATE YARN: Baby Alpaca Chunky by Cascade Yarns (100% Baby Alpaca; 100g/108yds): 2 Skeins

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Length 26.5" after blocking x 10" at widest point (including unfolded collar)
YARDAGE: 216 yds
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner

NEEDLES: Size US 8 / 5mm & US 9 / 5.5mm straight needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
OTHER TOOLS: Removable Stitch Marker, Tapestry Needle, 3 medium to large buttons and matching sewing thread
GAUGE: 20 sts x 32 rows = 4" in garter stitch on larger needles

Images courtesy of Julie Crawford & Alana Dakos. Yarn images by Yarn Loop