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Named for a legendary sea serpent from Orkney, Stoor Worm is a cylindrical lace cowl knit in the round! With lace scales increasing in size from the top edge to the bottom Stoor Worm is a great introduction to lace knitting, or a relaxing knit for the more experienced knitter. Stoor Worm is a fantastic layering piece for the changing seasons.

The pattern is fully written with charts for the lace pattern. The pattern has been tech edited and test knitted. There’s a screenshot of the pattern, and a list of the stitches used at the bottom of the photos.

Materials

• 360m (393 yds) of Eden Cottage Yarns Keld Fingering (90% Superwash Merino, 10% Linen, 393 yds/100g) in Heathered Crags
• 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles, 40 cm (16”) long (or longer with
  magic/travelling loop)
• 1 stitch marker
• Yarn needle for sewing in ends

Gauge

29 stitches and 31 rounds in 10 cm (4”) in lace pattern worked in the round and measured after blocking.

Finished Size

Centre circumference: 54 cm (21.5”)
Length: 42 cm (16.5”)