Howlite’s prototype began as a commissioned piece for my friend, Marlene. She had wanted me to adapt an Oscar de la Renta design for her in grey cashmere. After a few headaches, I managed to get a mix of cables and seed stitch together that worked. Three years later, I am happy to release a new version of that design with lacy knit cuffs and collar. Worked as flat pieces that are seamed together.

Finished Chest Circumference: 34, (361/2, 41, 44, 46)” / 86 (93, 104, 112, 117)cm

Yarn:
Knit Picks Andean Silk (55% Superfine Alpaca / 23% Silk, 22% Merino Wool), 50g/1.76oz, 96yds/87.7m.
16 (17, 18, 18, 19) Skeins of Cream. Or yarn that knits to specified gauge.

Needles:
1 pair of US 8/5 mm knitting needles.
1 pair of US 6/4 mm knitting needles.
Cable Needle

Gauge:
18 stitches x 32 rows = 4”/10cm worked in Seed Stitch using US 8/5mm knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

Fastenings:
7 5/8“/1.5cm diameter snaps
7 3/4“/2cm diameter buttons