These light, lacy cowls are inspired by the summer solstice festival of Alban Hefin or The Light of the Shore festival. They are perfect for wearing on summer evenings or breezy days.

The Alban Hefin festival reminds us of the special significance of places that are “in between” worlds. The seashore is one such place, where the three realms of Earth, Sea and Sky meet. There is great power in places such as these. At this time of year, many of us head for the shore to refresh and relax ourselves. Many of us have sat as the sun goes down, watching the lights of the shore and their reflections in the sea that move and break up as we look towards the horizon. The rows of beaded eyelets and two simple lace patterns are rooted in this inspiration.

This pattern would be good for someone who is new to lace and bead knitting or someone who is looking for a relaxing project to take on holiday.

Brief note re construction
The cowls are knit in the round using a circular needle. Instructions are given for the shorter, wider size - the longer and narrower cowl

instructions are given in brackets.

Finished measurements: 75 100cm/29.5 39.5” circumference; 25 17.5cm/10 7” width.

Recommended yarn
The shorter, wider cowl (below) is pictured in The Travelknitter BFL Supersock (75% superwash Bluefaced Leicester, 25% nylon; 425m/464yds per 100g) in Turning Tides. Sample used 66g (280m/306yds
The longer, narrower cowl (right) is pictured in The Wool Kitchen Sock (80% superwash Bluefaced Leicester, 20% bamboo; 400m/437yds per 100g) in Day at the Beach. Sample used 67g (268m/293yds)

Recommended gauge
21 stitches and 44 rows = 10cm/4” square in Lace Pattern 1, worked in the round

Needles
3.5mm/US size 4 (or correct size for you to achieve gauge above), 60cm/23” circular.

Notions
Shorter cowl: 312 x size 6 beads(approx 20g); Longer cowl: 315 x size 6 beads (approx 20g); tapestry needle for weaving in ends, stitch marker, 1mm crochet hook for beading.

To celebrate the Summer Solstice this pattern will be available for £2.00 (plus VAT if applicable) until the end of July. Come and join our KAL on the Wild and Woolly Shop forum.