New Orleans is one of my very favorite places to travel. The music, the food, the history and architecture—and the iconic ironwork balconies you see all around the city. This colorwork cowl is inspired by those balconies with the lights of the French Quarter shining around them.

Recommended yarn: Silver Key Stitches Shimmer (80% Superwash Merino / 20% Silk, 400 yards 365 meters / 100g)

Main Color: 327 yards / 300 meters

Contrast Color: 122 yards / 112 meters

Finished dimensions: 32 in. (81 cm) circumference by 10.5 in. (27 cm) deep

Needle size: US 4/ 3.5 mm circular needle, 24 in. / 60 cm or any size needed to achieve gauge.

Notions: Five (5) stitch markers, tapestry needle