The incredible warmth and softness of alpaca make it a perfect fiber for a cowl to keep out chills without scratchiness. Slipped stitches create a two-color pattern despite using only one color per row.

Inspired by a trip to visit a local prizewinning alpaca farm, Eileen decided to celebrate the range of colors that alpacas produce. With colors ranging from white to true black, the fleece combined with the pattern of this cozy cowl makes a dramatic impact.

Designer Eileen Lee

Finished Size 20” circumference and 7” wide

Fiber 3 1/2 oz A Star Alpacas 100% alpaca roving in five natural colors: black (MC, 21/4 oz), dark brown (CC1, 1/2 oz), light brown (CC2, 1/4 oz), medium brown (CC3, 1/4 oz), and white (CC4, 1/4 oz)

Yarn 2-ply; 1300 ypp; 13 wpi; sport weight. MC: 185 yd; CC1: 40 yd; CC2, CC3, and CC4: 20 yd each

Needles U.S. size 4 (3.5 mm): 16” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. While needle size is not critical for this project, it may affect the amount of yarn used.

Gauge 29 sts and 64 rnds = 4” in sl st patt.

Notions Tapestry needle; marker (m).

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