Rasta Cowlette by Barbara Benson
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Craft: Knitting
Bulky lace knits up quickly to make the most of one beautiful skein of the luscious Rasta. The construction allows it to stand up close to the neck providing warmth and the front increases create a flare to sit nicely across the chest and shoulders.
Stitches used
k, p, k2tog, sl, YO, skp, sk2p, ssk-pssf-sl1 (this is explained and there is a video for it)
Yarn
One skein of Rasta in Valentina
Measurements
Circumference:
22.5″/57cm at neck
32.5″/82.5cm at hem
Height:
11″/28cm in front
8.5″/21.5cm in back
Gauge
9 stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches in lace blocked
Needle size
US 15 - 10.0 mm
Yardage
90 yards (82 m)