LYS Day Release!
In celebration of Local Yarn Shop Day, this pattern is available free with any sport weight yarn purchase at Fancywork Yarn Shop.
Thank you for supporting local shops, makers, and the communities that keep creativity thriving.

The Mindful Mountains Cowl is a love letter to slow stitching and wide-open views. Beginning with a playful section of linen stitch, this pattern invites you to slow down and enjoy the rhythm of working with treasured scraps—each color a small memory, each stitch a steady breath.
As the fabric grows, the pattern shifts into a gentle chevron lace, rising and falling like the mountain peaks visible from Pilot Butte in Bend, Oregon. As the pattern unfolds, each repeat builds on the last, creating a sense of movement and quiet accomplishment.
Finished with a seamless graft, this cowl is as much about the journey as the destination—a piece to wear when you need a little calm, a little color, and a reminder to slow down.
This pattern is perfect for knitters who enjoy mindful repetition, subtle transitions, and a meaningful connection between process and place.

A note on yarn needs:

Main color- Any Sport weight yarn, you will need about 85 grams for the lace section.

Scrap Yarn (Bits & Bobs)- Approximately 40–50 grams of leftover yarn is needed for the linen stitch section. The sample shown uses a playful mix of yarns ranging from lace weight to thick-and-thin bulky, creating a rich, textured fabric.
Because thicker yarns contain less yardage per gram, you may find you need a bit more if your scraps lean bulky.