Galanthus

This soft, slouchy neckwarmer or cowl in three sizes (S/M/L), features an allover motif reminding us of delicate, early spring blooms. The heavily textured pattern makes the most of midweight yarns that lack body; it will add depth to cashmere, mohair, cotton, alpaca, and silk blends. But don’t hesitate if instinct tells you to choose a fine lace yarn for a sheer result with delicate rounded shapes! While somewhat challenging, with simple lacework on every round, the effort is worth the stunning result in the especially pretty, deeply scalloped edges.

Sample shown is the small size neck warmer, knit in EcoButterfly Pakucho Cotton Sport, color Forest Mist

Suggested Yarns:
Better Breakfast Fingering, Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport, or Chebris Sport

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement.

Finished size:
20(24, 56) inches in circumference and 11(11, 8.5) inches in depth

Yarn requirements:
225(300, 450) yards

Gauge:
22 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needle (knit flat; unblocked)

Needles:
Size 6US (4.0mm) circular needles (or size to obtain correct gauge)
Size 4US (3.5mm) circular needles (or .5mm smaller than gauge needle)