The Ariel Cowl by Sandi Prosser is a gorgeous, lacey cowl that can be worn all year long. Knit with just one skein of 100% Merino wool Malabrigo Sock, the cowl features a simple, rhythmic lace pattern that is fun & interesting to knit. The cowl begins with a provisional cast-on, is then knit flat & finished with a simple 3-needle bind-off. The kit includes the following: Ariel Cowl printed pattern by Sandi Prosser 1 skein of Malabrigo Sock in color Alice Finished Measurements Circumference: 54" Width: 8" *Kit requires size US 5, 16circular or straight needles, size F (3.75mm) crochet hook (not included). Fiber Content: 100% Superwash Merino Wool Weight: Superfine/ Fingering Gauge: 8 stitches per 1on US 1-3 (2.25-3.25mm) needles Weight/ Yardage: 100g/ 440 yards Care: Machine wash, lay flat to dry Country of Origin: Peru This yarn is dyed in lots of 5 skeins. Any order greater than 5 skeins will be mixed dye lots. Some colorways do not have dye lots. Our team will do their best to choose the best matching skeins for your order. Artisan hand-dyed yarns have natural color variations from skein to skein. Our team will do their best to choose the best matching skeins for your order. Here are some tips to get the best results when knitting with hand-dyed yarns: Purchase enough yarn for your entire project Alternate skeins by knitting two rows from one skein, then two rows from another skein. This will help to blend color differences. Please contact our customer service team with any questions or concerns about working with hand-dyed yarns.