In the garden of both my parents and grandparents, we had many raspberry bushes. When I was little, I enjoyed playing hide and seek in my grandparents’ garden, full of berries and vegetables. The climbing beans and peas growing on their poles were especially suited to the task! And I loved their curling tendrils.
Nothings says summer more to me than raspberries. Pink and velvety. The Raspberry Bush cowl is a play of lines like vines, and diamonds like leaves and berries. The cowl is worked with a summer silk blend, thick enough to knit up quickly and add some flair to your evening outfit in no time. But feel free to use a thinner yarn. The cowl will look equally good!

Yarn
Louisa Harding Yarns Esquel (Aran; 60% Merino wool, 20% Llama, 20% Silk; 97 meters / 106 yards per 50 grams); 3 balls (one might not need the 3rd ball); sample uses 99.5 grams in color 008 Berry.

Needles
4.5 mm (US size 7) 80 cm / 32 inches circular needle or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge
17 stitches and 25 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stockinette stitch, unblocked.
11 stitches and 25 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in stitch pattern B – Leaves & Berries, blocked.
Note: obtaining the gauge given is not crucial but will affect the finished size and the yardage needed.

Notions
Removable stitch markers: 1 in color A (beginning-of-round marker), 5 in color B (optional). Tapestry needle. Blocking pins. Blocking wires (optional).

Size
One; easily customizable.

Final measurements
Circumference (c): 86 cm / 33.75 inches, height (h): 40 cm / 15.75 inches, see schematic.

Skill level
Basic stitches, increases, single and double decreases. Stitch pattern requiring some attention. Patterning on odd rounds only. Elastic BO.
Video tutorials are provided for the stitches and techniques used.

Pattern notes
This pattern is worked in the round. Suggestions are given to customize the pattern.
Charts and written instructions are provided as well as clear video tutorials for the used stitches.

Pattern support
For questions about this pattern, please PM me on Ravelry or send me an email. Contact details are provided.

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