This elegant cowl is named after the crystallized patterns of ice that can appear on windows during the winter. It can be worn fitted over the shoulders or draped loosely around the neck. The open lacework and slanted decreases work together to produce an accessory that will definitely be noticed.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES
This accessory is worked in the round from the top down. Stitches are cast on and worked using the smallest needle. After the pattern chart is worked once, stitches are then worked with the next larger needle. After the pattern chart is worked twice, stitches are then worked with the largest needle until they are bound off.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Top Circumference (stretched): 20” (25”, 30”, 35”) 50 cm (62.5 cm, 75 cm, 87.5 cm).
Bottom Circumference: 40” (50”, 60”, 70”) 100 cm (125 cm, 150 cm, 175 cm).
Height: 16” 40 cm.

YARN
Make.Do Realize Worsted: 100% merino wool; 218 yds 200 m per skein; 2 skeins. Color: Celeste Polvere.

NEEDLES
US #10 6.00 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge;
Size S: 32” 80 cm circular needles.
Sizes M-L: 40” 100 cm circular needles.
Size XL: 60” 150 cm circular needles.
US #9 5.50 mm, or one size smaller than gauge needles;
Size S: 32” 80 cm circular needles.
Sizes M-L: 40” 100 cm circular needles.
Size XL: 60” 150 cm circular needles.
US #8 5.00 mm, or two sizes smaller than gauge needles;
Size S: 16” 40 cm circular needles.
Sizes M-L: 24” 60 cm circular needles.
Size XL: 32” 80 cm circular needles.

NOTIONS
1 stitch marker, blunt tapestry needle, blocking pins

GAUGE
16 sts and 22 rows = 4” 10 cm in stitch pattern on largest needles, after blocking.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Model: Josephine Ankrah
Photographer and Stylist: Gale Zucker
Sample Knitter: PJ Lainis
Technical Editor: Eleanor Dixon