Here is my favorite lace cowl pattern done in two colors and two weights of alpaca yarn. The bulkier brown was a bit awkward to knit compared to the lighter cream yarn, but it creates a rustic look that my customer liked. It never hurts to take a risk and see what happens with knitting.
This piece is packaged for shipment now, but you can order a colorful acrylic cowl from my etsy shop if you like.