Willow Cowl

The pattern is Willow Cowl, by Amelia Lyon, found on Ravelry. It is actually over 12 inches long, but the clever alternation of stockinette stitch and a spiral lace pattern causes it to collapse 'like the Michelin Tire man', as I like to say. Both the cast on and cast off edges are picots with a turned hem.

The yarn is  Blue Face Sock yarn by Shooting Star. Colorway: Kaleidscope, Weight approx 4 oz and 430 yards. Their website is at www.shootingyarn.etsy.com.  This yarn was a challenge. The variation of color and the nature of the hand dye caused me to rip out two previous projects, a pair of gloves and a different scarf. In both cases the color became very confusing and unattractive. This, though, worked out just right. And by the way, I received a lot of compliments when I wore it.