The pleating of this cowl is inspired by the feathers of Hamaya - a “demon-breaking arrow”, a decorative arrow sold at shrines during New Year's to ward off misfortune and to attract good luck. The geometric look of the cowl is actually based on V-style pleats that occur in paper folding art of origami. The cowl can transform from a neat compact shape into multidimensional textured accessory. The cowl is worked from the bottom up. Pattern by Olga Buraya-Kefelian.

SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate

SIZES AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Two sizes: Small (Large)

Circumference (opened) 36 (48)” / 91.5 (122) cm
Circumference (pleated) 24 (32)” / 61 (81) cm
Width (opened) approx. 8” / 20.5 cm

Large cowl can be wrapped twice around the neck

GAUGE:
20 stitches and 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette stitch worked on smaller size needle, measured post blocking

Yabane Cowl PDF
Gilliatt - 1 (2) skeins
Designer's sample shown in Small size in color Ciel

Needles and notions are not included

The cowl is knit using the following needles:
US 6 (4 mm) circular, 24-36” (61-91) cm
US 7 (4.5 mm) circular, 24-36” (61-91) cm (for CO and BO only)
OR use size to obtain gauge