When designing the Anniversary Cowl, I was inspired by a series of elegant diamond-shaped lace stitches that are similar in style though varying in size.

Many ancient cultures believed that diamonds gave the wearer strength and courage during battle. Diamonds have long been associated with love, romance, and commitment. Often given as gifts to mark important occasions, it seemed like the perfect theme to adorn this special design.

The Anniversary Cowl is a shaped tubular cowl knit in the round from the bottom up. The lace stitch pattern sections are interspersed with soothing stockinette interludes where the shaping takes place.

After beginning with a delicate and decorative Channel Island Cast-On, you’ll knit a series of three different engaging lace sections that gradually decrease in size to create gentle shaping as you proceed through the project. A coordinating decorative Channel Island Bind-Off completes the cowl.

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YARN
DK Weight yarn in 1 color; approximately 275 yds/252 m

Sample uses Universal Yarn Wool Pop (50% Bamboo, 35% Superwash Wool, 15% Polyamide, 284 yards/260 m per 100 g) in color 614 Winter Squash); 1 skein

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
• US 6/4.0 mm 16”/40 cm circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• 15 stitch markers, including 1 unique to indicate BOR
• Darning Needle

GAUGE
21 stitches and 28 rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch knit in the round, blocked

COWL SIZE
One size, to fit the average adult

Approx. Size Before Blocking
• Top Circumference: 19”/48.5 cm
• Bottom Circumference: 26”/66 cm
• Height: 12.5”/32 cm

Approx. Size After Blocking
• Top Circumference: 21”/53.5 cm
• Bottom Circumference: 31”/78.5 cm
• Height: 13”/33 cm

Because I value your knitting time, this pattern has been tech-edited and test-knit to ensure the best knitting experience possible for you! If you require pattern support, please email me at hello@doublethestitches.com.