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Alnus incana rugosa is a species of tree in the birch family, which ranges widely across North America. Grey or speckled alder, as it is known, is found below the tree line in much of Canada, including Southern Alberta. Grey alder provides cover and grazing for subalpine wildlife and its seeds provide forage for birds. The ovoid shape of the Grey Alder’s leaves is the inspiration for the lace motifs on this cowl.

Errata: There was an error in the written instructions only for Lace Motif A in version 1.0 (thanks r/jotip for letting me know). Please download and use version 1.1 if you are working from the written instructions.

Difficulty - Easy

Skills used - Knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 72 cm / 28 inches unstretched; 112 cm / 44 inches stretched
Height: 34 cm / 13.5 inches

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

Approximate yardage est. 154 g / 5.45 oz.

Yarn - Bernat Olympic Knitting Worsted 175 g / 6.17 oz, 1 ball. Colour 5616 Turquoise. 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