A quick little project combining a double strand of Silk Fog in a simple lace pattern with the luxurious CashLuxe Fine done in contrasting garter ridges. Two buttonholes are worked on one end, but don’t let that limit you from using the holes in the lace pattern as buttonholes! Sew on several buttons for lots of options when wearing, or just use a couple. The cowl can be worn loose as shown as well as snug and cozy around the neck or at a rakish, asymmetrical angle.

This knitting pattern includes both a chart and written instructions, and several options for buttoning and wearing the cowl.

Finished Measurements
5 x 24” (12.5 x 61 cm) unbuttoned

Yarn
Light fingering weight mohair/silk (held double): 125 yd / 115 m
Fingering weight yarn (held single): 60 yd / 55 m

Shown in SweetGeorgia Yarns Silk Fog in Mink; 255 yd (233 m) per 1.75 oz (50 g) skein; 76% Cultivated Silk, 24% Fine Kid Mohair
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SweetGeorgia Yarns CashLuxe Fine in Tumbled Stone (affiliate link); 400 yd (365 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Cashmere, 10% Nylon

Substitution Notes
Random scraps of yarn from your stash in fingering and DK weights which create a fun project.

Techniques
Increases/decreases, working simple lace from a chart or written instructions, worked flat, picking up stitches, buttonholes and sewing on buttons.

Helpful Links
SSK & SSP Decreases video tutorial