A pair of sumptuous scarves for a pair of eccentric sisters. One of them was - proudly, gratefully - worn out on the picket line this winter. It brought warmth for her, and luck for the strike outcome. Power (of the handknits) to the People!

Here is a perfect pairing of yarn and project - each lofty cowl used 95% of the skein for a scarf of 14 ridges (7 pattern repeats of k3 p3 rounds) finished with a 4-stitch attached I-cord edge. I first used Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off, but disliked the overall look, as the stitches were too loose. The attached I-cord bind-off provides a finished look; and offers a stable and long-wearing edge, less prone to catching on jewelry or such.

Wear it long, or wear it doubled, this alpaca cowl is like a little cloud hugging your neck. Squee!