The humbly-named Lace Background Stitch gets a whole new intricate look in the Valley Yarns Composition Cowl, worked with the fine lace weight Valley Yarns Hatfield, large needles and a garter stitch base. Since it’s worked like a short scarf, then joined end-to-end, the length is easily adjustable to your favorite cowl length.

Finished Size: about 8” wide x 20” around

Yarn: 1 skein Valley Yarns Hatfield (100% Baby Alpaca, 437yds/50g) color Pompeii

Needles: US size 7 needles or size needed to get gauge

Gauge: about 5 sts and 5 rows = 1” in pattern stitch after blocking