Grotto cowl by Petra Breakstone

Grotto cowl

Knitting
November 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
280 yards (256 m)
29" in circumference and 15" in height
English
This pattern is available for $5.00 USD buy it now

I knitted mine with 2 skeins of the fabulous Bambon yarn and the kits are available at Yarnz2go

The Grotto cowl is knitted in the round showing off a stunning lace pattern. Once you start knitting the cowl in the round, you’ll start to remember the repetitive pattern and just cruise right along.
You will absolutely love the yarn that was used here. The textures created look wonderful.

The pattern is fully written and also offers a lace chart for your knitting pleasure.
The dimensions are 29” in circumference and 15” in height.

Yarn
Bambon, a DK weight in a blend of bamboo/ cotton. 154 yards a skein. 2 skeins used.
The knit kits/yarns are available at www.yarnz2go.com

Notions needed
US size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle 27”
(70 cm ) in length.
A stitch marker to mark beginning of round.
Darning needle or crochet hook for finishing.

Gauge: 16 sts and 20 rows in 4” of stockinette stitch.

Techniques applied
Knitting and purling in the round, lace knitting, purling stitches together, binding off, weaving in ends and blocking for best results.

Level of Expertise: Intermediate

Enjoy your beautiful cowl!