Fall Leaf Lace Cowl & Wrap

If you love knitting, you will adore creating this beautiful cowl and wrap pattern featuring two distinct leaf stitch designs. These engaging stitch patterns are a joy to knit and will beautifully showcase hand-dyed yarns, making your finished piece truly one of a kind. Whether you opt for the cozy one-skein cowl or the generous two-skein wrap, you'll find the instructions clear and easy to follow, perfect for knitters of all skill levels.

Materials Needed

For this project, you will need Fingering Weight Yarn, with a total yardage of approximately 400 to 800 yards (366 to 732 meters) depending on the size you choose to make.

The model yarn used for this pattern is Unplanned Peacock Studio Twisty Sock, a delightful blend of 90% Superwash Merino and 10% Nylon, with 3.5 oz (100 g) providing 400 yards (366 m) of soft, luxurious yarn. For our model, we used the charming colorway Sweet Potato and just one skein for the cowl.

For the cowl, you will need US #3 (3.25 mm) needles, or a size that matches your gauge. If you decide to create the wrap, US #6 (4 mm) needles will work best, or again, opt for a size that matches your gauge accurately.

Notions Required

Make sure to gather a few essential tools: waste yarn will help with certain techniques, a spare needle (the same size or a smaller one) will assist in managing your stitches, a tapestry needle is crucial for weaving in ends, and blocking equipment will ensure your projects come out looking polished and professional.

Finished Size Information

Your finished cowl will measure approximately 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 44 inches (1.1 meters) in circumference, with adjustable length options. If you choose to knit the wrap, expect it to measure around 15 inches (38 cm) in height and 68 inches (1.72 meters) in length, also with adjustable sizing to suit your preferences.

Gauge Details

For the cowl, aim for a gauge of 23 stitches by 38 rows for every 4 inches (10 cm) when working in the Fall Leaf Lace stitch pattern after blocking. For the wrap, the gauge should be approximately 18 stitches by 21 rows for every 4 inches (10 cm) when worked in the same lovely stitch pattern after wet blocking.

Start your next knitting adventure with this exquisite leaf stitch cowl and wrap pattern, perfect for showcasing your favorite hand-dyed yarns and adding to your collection of handmade accessories!