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BRERA COWL

DK Weight | Lace | Intermediate | One Skein Project

The Brera Cowl is an elegant, lightweight accessory featuring the same delicate, meandering lace motif as the Brera Top. With its distinctive triangular front and softly draped neckline, it combines the beautiful appearance of a triangular scarf with the ease and practicality of a cowl.

Designed to sit comfortably around the neck while falling into a flattering point at the front, Brera is a wonderfully versatile accessory that adds texture and interest to any outfit.

Worked in a single skein of DK-weight yarn, the lace creates a beautiful, rhythmic pattern, while neat I-cord edges provide a polished finish. Whether worn with a casual denim jacket or layered over a sweater, Brera is an effortless addition to your handmade wardrobe.

SIZE & FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

One Size

• Circumference: 20” / 51 cm
• Front length (longest point): 17¼“ / 44 cm
• Back length (shortest point): 7¼“ / 18 cm
• Diagonal measurement when flat: 13” / 33 cm

The pattern includes suggestions for adjusting both the circumference and height to suit your preferences.

YARN

Les Garçons British DK
Colour: Squamish
70% Bluefaced Leicester / 30% Masham
262 yds / 240 m per 100 g

Required: 100 g (one skein)

Additional yarn will be required if adjusting the circumference or height.

GAUGE

30 stitches × 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm in lace pattern.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

• US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles, 24” / 60 cm long
• 2 stitch markers for I-cord columns
• 2 stitch markers for the centre spine
• 30 stitch markers for lace pattern repeats
• 2 lightbulb stitch markers or stitch holders
• Tapestry needle for finishing

SKILL LEVEL & TECHNIQUES

Intermediate

Techniques include:

• Reading lace charts
• Yarn overs and decreases
• Knitting flat and in the round
• I-cord cast-on and bind-off
• Increasing within a lace pattern
• Grafting / Kitchener stitch

The repeating lace motif becomes wonderfully rhythmic once established, making this an engaging and satisfying knit.

CONSTRUCTION

The Brera Cowl begins with an I-cord cast-on and is initially worked flat, with increases creating the distinctive triangular shape and a defined centre spine.

Once the desired width is reached, the work is joined in the round to form the cowl neckline. The lace pattern continues before the upper edge is finished with a neat I-cord bind-off.

The I-cord ends are grafted together for a clean, seamless appearance.

The design is easily customizable: additional chart repeats can be worked to increase the circumference or create a taller cowl. Any modifications will require additional yarn.

The pattern includes detailed instructions, two lace charts and a schematic showing the finished measurements.

One skein, beautiful lace and an effortlessly wearable shape — the Brera Cowl is a lovely little project with plenty of style.

Designed by Beth MacDonald Stone — Knitting Designs from the Rock