To celebrate its release, this pattern is half off through March 15th. Use discount code AlluvialFan to redeem.

Alluvial is a cowl made out of bulky yarn and knits up fast. It is knit in the round and uses short rows to giving it a shape reminiscent of an alluvial fan, making it longer in front and shorter in back. It features a relatively simple lace pattern that grows and expands to further accentuate the half-circle shape.

Gauge

• 13 Sts x 24 Rows = 4” in p2, ktbl ribbing after blocking in larger size needles

Dimensions

• 17” circumference at neck, 44” at bottom
• 7” tall in back, 10” in front
• Pattern can be adjusted by multiples of 6 stitches

Materials:

• 120-140 yds Malabrigo Mecha or a bulky weight yarn
• US 10.5/6.5mm 24”circular needle or size needed to get gauge
• US 10/6mm DPNs or longer circular needle for magic loop or one size smaller than size needed to get gauge
• 4 or more stitch markers
• Tapestry Needle
• Extra similar-sized needle or crochet hook for provisional cast-on

Alluvial fans are deposits of sediment from streams, often occurring during flooding. They occur at the boundary of two terrain types, such as a mountain canyon emerging on a flat valley, which causes the sediment to spread out from the apex. The resulting fan is beautiful and a testament to the power of nature to transform the landscape and redistribute nutrients in the ecosystem.