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Martens (Martes americana) are small predators that are members of the weasel family that are found in Southern Alberta. They are noted for their curiosity, ferocity and lightning-fast reflexes.

The image of reddish-furred martens snaking and winding around tree branches in sinuous curves was the inspiration for this ripple-stitch cowl. Indulge your curiosity with this warm, snug cowl.

Difficulty - Easy

Skills used - Knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 68 cm / 27 inches unstretched; 106 cm / 42 inches stretched
Height: 37 cm / 14.5 inches

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

Approximate yardage est. 175 g / 6.25 oz. (333 m / 364 yds)

Yarn - James C. Brett Aztec Aran with Alpaca 190 m / 100 g (208 yds / 3.5 oz), 2 balls. Colour Copper (AL14). 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