Pismo Beach Cowl

The Pismo Beach cowl features a lacy Japanese stitch pattern reminiscent of butterflies. 

Indeed, the town of Pismo Beach is home to the Monarch Butterfly Grove nature preserve. Tens of thousands of Monarchs have been logged.

The surf break at Pismo Beach is known as consistent, and good for beginners. The sandy bottom is certainly forgiving for wipeouts!

Finished Measurements

Height: 23" / 58.5 cm

Neck Circumference: 25" / 63.5 cm

Yarn

Farmer's Daughter Recollect, 100% Montana and Wyoming Rambouillet (185 yds / 169 m per 2 oz / 57 g), 3 skeins (sample used 433 yds / 396 m).

Shown in Smoke Signals

Needles

US 4 / 3.5 mm needles

Gauge

Approx 24.5 sts and 32.5 rows in 4" / 10 cm over lace stitch pattern

Gauge is important. Alterations in gauge will affect yarn requirements and finished size.

Notions

yarn needle

stitch markers as desired

Skills

I-cord bind off 

Kitchener Stitch (only 6 sts), can sew if desired

Mattress stitch