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Inspired by maple leaves, this soft cowl is a fantastic fall accessory. Worked in the round with a classic lace leaf pattern, there is a knitted “seam” of tiny maple buds that works its way up the cowl. Optional beading adds extra dazzling detail.

With so many hues to choose from, knit this in your favorite maple leaf colors!

Construction Details
The Maple Leaf Cowl is worked in the round. Pattern is written as well as charted.

Techniques Necessary
Cast on/Bind off
Joining in the round
Knit and Purl
Lace stitches (yo, ssk, k2tog, sk2po)
Beading with a threader or beading needle

Size options: One size (with suggestions for adapting)
Finished Measurements: 24”/61 cm circumference x 13”/33 cm height

Suggested Yarn: 400 yards of fingering weight (CYCA #1) yarn.

Samples made with Lang Yarns “Jawool” (75% Virgin wool superwash, 25% Nylon; 230 yds/50 g) in 83.0150 – Deep Gold/Mustard, 2 balls and Dyed By Shaina “Luxury Fingering” (75% ultrafine superwash merino wool 15% mulberry silk, 10% cashmere; 437 yds/100 g) in Canadian Maple, 1 skein.

Gauge: 23 sts and 37 rounds = 4”/10cm in Maple Leaf Pattern, unblocked; 21 sts and 29 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Maple Leaf Pattern, blocked, using size needle to obtain gauge.

Needle: US 6/4 mm 24”/60 cm circular knitting needles or size needed for gauge. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Additional materials: stitch marker, tapestry needle, approximately 80 size 6/0 glass seed beads and a beading hook or dental floss threader for beading (optional).