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Each kit is unique, individually handcrafted, one-of-a-kind and ultimately very beautiful.

$40.95

Each Balsam Cowl Kit contains:

Tussah Silk: 100% wildcrafted silk; 200g/400m

Ilga Leja's complete 6-page pattern for her Balsam Cowl, including both line-by-line and charted instructions and 2 full color photos.

Suggested needle size and gauge: 4mm/US 6 24" circular needle and 5mm/US 8 24: circular needle - OR SIZE TO GET GAUGE (note: I achieve 20st/4" on US 5 circulars - swatching is advised). Gauge = 20st/4in

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Named for the strongly scented resin that flows within the Balsam fir, Ilga's wrap contains its own flowing movement. An elixer with potent healing properties, Balsam bestows warmth and vigour.

And what better fiber for such a cowl than Hand Maiden's Tussah Silk? It has everything you want for a nourishing, warming design: it is soft enough to be right up against your face, warm enough to sustain you on cold days. Knit a wintery spiral from the top down, then wrap your head and shoulders in pure comfort.