The Pismo Beach cowl features a lacy Japanese stitch pattern reminiscent of butterflies.

Indeed, the town of Pismo Beach is home to the Monarch Butterfly Grove nature preserve. Tens of thousands of Monarchs have been logged.

The surf break at Pismo Beach is known as consistent, and good for beginners. The sandy bottom is certainly forgiving for wipeouts!

Finished Measurements
Height: 23” / 58.5 cm
Neck Circumference: 25” / 63.5 cm

Yarn
Farmer’s Daughter Recollect, 100% Montana and Wyoming Rambouillet (185 yds / 169 m per 2 oz / 57 g), 3 skeins (sample used 433 yds / 396 m).

Shown in Smoke Signals

Needles
US 4 / 3.5 mm needles

Gauge
Approx 24.5 sts and 32.5 rows in 4” / 10 cm over lace stitch pattern

Gauge is important. Alterations in gauge will affect yarn requirements and finished size.

Notions
yarn needle
stitch markers as desired

Skills
I-cord bind off
Kitchener Stitch (only 6 sts), can sew if desired
Mattress stitch