Aether Cowl

The Aether Cowl is a stunning knitting pattern inspired by the beauty of starlight. This design showcases the concept of Aether, the material once thought to fill the sky above our earthly realm, often referred to as the fifth element. With its intricate geometric lace pattern, this cowl features a captivating display of mesh triangles that come together to form a dazzling mosaic of starbursts against a backdrop of garter stitch. Perfect for both advanced knitters and eager beginners, the Aether Cowl is an ideal one-skein project crafted in fingering-weight yarn.

This versatile accessory is worked flat before being grafted into a seamless loop, making it a rewarding and enjoyable knitting experience. The Aether Cowl not only serves as a lightweight yet warm addition to your wardrobe but also as a fantastic gift for fellow knitting enthusiasts or loved ones. It can be customized in size by adding repeats, giving crafty individuals the freedom to enhance their creation with more yarn if desired.

Skills & Techniques: This pattern incorporates essential knitting skills, including garter stitch and simple lace techniques. It introduces knitters to a provisional cast on and teaches the Kitchener stitch, worked in a garter style, perfect for finishing your project beautifully.

Materials Needed: To create the Aether Cowl, you'll need just one skein of Skein Top Draw Sock yarn (made of 85% superwash merino and 15% nylon; 437 yards/400 meters per 100g skein), or 380 yards/347 meters of your favorite fingering-weight yarn.

Finished Measurements: After blocking and relaxing, the finished Aether Cowl measures 37 inches (94 cm) in circumference and 13 inches (33 cm) in depth, making it a perfect fit for layering. The adaptable design means that you can enlarge the cowl by simply adding more repeats if you have extra yarn.

For your convenience, this pattern includes both detailed charts and easy-to-follow written instructions, ensuring that every knitter can create their own exquisite Aether Cowl with confidence. Modelled by the talented Francoise Danoy, also known as ArohaKnits, and beautifully photographed by Amy van de Laar, this pattern is a true representation of art and craftsmanship in knitting.

Discover the joy of creating the Aether Cowl today—elevate your knitting skills and embrace the enchanting world of lace patterns!