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The foothills of the Canadian Rockies range from steeply sloping to undulating hills. The rocky outcrops and rolling fields of the foothills are covered with a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees. The foothills are where the Rockies and the boreal forests of Alberta abut. The forested slopes of the foothills are the inspiration for this lace and garter cowl.

Use version 1.1 - clarified language around Chart B section. Thanks to r/Susieone for reaching out about the error.

Difficulty - Easy

Skills used - Knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference at widest (bottom): 80 cm / 31 inches unstretched; 120 cm / 47 inches stretched.
Circumference at narrowest (top): 74 cm / 29 inches stretched; 112 cm / 45 inches stretched.
Height: 32 cm / 12.5 inches

Gauge – unstretched and unblocked
9 stitches and 12 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches in lace stitch pattern on US 8 (5 mm) needles

Approximate yardage
est. 150 g / 5.29 oz. (285 m / 312 yds)

Yarn - James C. Brett Aztec Aran with Alpaca 190 m / 100 g (208 yds / 3.5 oz), 2 balls. Colour Green (AL9). Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted

Needles - US 8 (5 mm) circular, 22″ / 56 cm long

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle