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This pattern is part of my Classic Winter Collection

What comes to mind when you think of winter? Is it silver and gold and jingle bells? Or cookies and hot chocolate and pie? Is it bright red winterberries, pine cone wreaths, bare branches covered with crystal clear ice, or a glittering field of snow? How about the cheerful songs of the over-wintering birds – The flash of cardinal red or the adorable black cap of a chickadee visiting the bird feeder? Don’t forget the fluffy, marshmallow mounds of fresh snow on a pine tree’s wide branches! I hope this collection, inspired by all the little things that whisper “winter is here,” reminds you of your fondest winter memories and gives you that warm, peaceful “all is well” feeling that only a quiet winter day can. Merry Knitting!

Worked flat, this cowl starts with a Channel Island cast on and ends with a picot bind off. Each buttonhole is created by a yarn over paired with a decrease and is worked into the pattern in one piece. This delightfully textured cowl features crocheted bobbles, columns of cables and a large, central lace and cable motif reminiscent of my favorite winter decorations: winterberries, popcorn garlands, and pine cones. All throughout, a garter stitch edging is maintained.

This pattern is easily customized for length (just add/subtract repeats) or turned into a flat scarf (simply knit where the yarn over/decrease pairs show up for the buttonholes) or infinity scarf (sew the short ends together or place buttons between the END BAND bobbles instead of on the long side) – even substitute your favorite cast on/bind off edgings or insert beads instead of making bobbles! Have fun making this project a special winter memory.

BOTH charted and written instructions are included to suit your preference.

Pattern has been tested and tech edited.