Phykos is a lace and cable cowl that hints at its name – seaweed. Worked flat in rows and originally designed to teach chart reading, the cowl can be adjusted both in circumference and width, and instructions for making these adjustments are given in the pattern. Knit in Aran weight yarn in a striking color, Phykos adds punch to any simple outfit.

Lace and cable pattern is both written and charted.

Instructions for adjusting the width and circumference are provided.

Size 
• Cowl circumference: 25” / 62.5cm (adjustable) 
• Cowl width: 12½” / 31cm (adjustable)

Yarn 
• 1 skein Blue Sky Fibers Extra 
55% alpaca, 45% Merino 
218 yds / 199m / 150g

Shown in color Marsh (3514)

or

• 218 yds (199m) Aran weight yarn


Needles 
• US 9 (5.5mm) needles (or size to obtain gauge) 
• spare US 9 (5.5mm) double-pointed needle (optional)

Notions 
• tapestry needle 
• waste yarn (optional) 
• size I (5.5mm) crochet hook (optional)

Gauge 
• 19 sts and 23 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in lace and cable pattern, blocked

Skills Used 
• cables 
• lace 
• decreasing 
• provisional cast-on (optional) 
• grafting (optional)

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