Sometimes, inspiration strikes from the strangest places. This cowl is born from the sudden and urgent need to knit something warm and quick to wrap myself in. Just like that. And I happened to have that lovely skein of thicker yarn that I had been saving for some time. Just like that. (Well no… not just like that.. but you know what I mean!…).
Intermezzo uses an all-over lace pattern with easy stitches and a textured border.
In no time, you’ll be wearing the lacy Intermezzo cowl to warm you on all your field trips or nonchalantly wrapped around your neck as a statement piece. So dig that one lovely skein out of your stash!

Yarn:
Cascade Yarns Venezia Worsted (Worsted; 70% Merino wool, 30% Silk; 200 meters / 219 yards per 100 grams); sample shown in Colour 168 Blue Spruce; 1 skein.

Needles:
5 mm (US size 8) 80 cm / 32 inches circular needle or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge:
14 stitches and 23 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in stitch pattern B, blocked.
Note: obtaining the gauge given is not crucial but will affect the finished size and the yardage needed.

Notions:
Stitch markers: 1 in colour A (beginning of round marker), 15 in colour B (optional). Tapestry needle. Blocking pins.

Size:
One; easily customizable.

Final Measurements:
Circumference (c) 91 cm / 36 inches, height (h) 25.5 cm / 10 inches.

Skill level:
Basic stitches, increases, decreases and double decreases. Repetitive, easy to memorize stitch patterns. Elastic BO (instructions given). Video tutorials are provided for the stitches and techniques used.

Pattern notes:
This pattern is worked in the round.
Suggestions are given to customize the pattern.
Charts and written instructions are provided

Pattern support:
For questions about this pattern, please PM me on Ravelry or send me an email. Contact details are provided.

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