Cladonia is a tribute to the jewelry of the forest.
Named after the Lichen species better known as British Soldiers, they are ready to protect while looking sharp. Like the bark of a tree, this cowl is intended to make the wearer feel sheltered as well as adorned with the wisest of beings. Observe carefully…the balance of nature is held in these tiny plant animals. They endure the harshest of environments while absorbing elusive elements, creating nutrients for themselves and releasing their gifts into the air.

Finished Measurements: 12 in wide X 12.5 in tall.

Yarn A: Outer fabric (Main Color): Life in the Long Grass Earth (fingering weight; 70% superwash merino, 20% yak, 10% nylon) 100g/438 yards. Color: Corrode: 1 skein (or approx 420 yards).

Yarn B: (contrast color): Cosy Posy Yarn Co., Feather (90% superwash merino, 10% linen) 100g/400 yards. Color: Agate: 1 skein (or approx 240 yards).

Yarn C: (contrast color): Cosy Posy Yarn Co., Feather Color: Hunny Bunny: 1 skein (or approx 200 yards).

Yarn D: (contrast color): Little Fox Yarns, Vixen (80% superwash merino, 20% silk) Color: Chasing Blue Skies: 1 skein (or approx 80 yards).

Needles:
Outer fabric: 3.25 mm/US 3 circular needle, 60-80 cm/16-20 in length or size needed to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions:
12 stitch markers (one unique for BOR), tapestry needle, scrap yarn for provisional cast on.

Gauge: 29 sts x 36 rounds = 10 cm/4 inches over colorwork pattern on US 3 needles after blocking.

Lining Gauge: 28 sts X 38 rounds = 10 cm/4 inches on US 3 needle over stockinette.