This lace and garter stitch cowl was inspired by the sun setting over ancient ruins. As daylight fades, the tumbled stones are framed by a star-strewn sky; this is reflected in the colors and construction of the cowl. The ruins are depicted by the garter squares in a golden brown, while the starry sky is represented through a lace pattern in a deep blue.
Although at first glance, the pattern seems to consist of many different parts, these parts are knitted together by picking up stitches as you go. So this pattern is perfect for those who don’t like seaming, as not one seam needs to be stitched. The cowl is knitted back and forth, with only the ribbing knitted in the round. The circular shape of the cowl is created by joining the lace to the garter squares by picking up stitches as the lace is knitted.

Sizes
S (M, L): 24.5” (39.25”, 64”) 62 (100, 163) cm circumference and 10” (15.25”, 15.25”) 25 (39, 39) cm wide

Gauge
21 sts and 43 rows = 4” 10 cm in Garter stitch
22 sts and 30 rows = 4” 10 cm in lace pattern after blocking

Yarn
Knotty Habit 100% Merino (100% merino; 437 yds 400 m/100 g), 4-ply fingering;
C1 (Golden brown) - 1 (1, 2) skeins;
C2 (Deep blue) - 1 (1, 2) skeins

Needles and notions
Size US 6 (4 mm) circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
Circular needle length: 24” (40”, 60”) 60 (100, 150) cm or length to comfortably fit your stitches.
Tapestry needle
1 stitch marker