Yarn: Approximately 200 yards of Worsted Weight yarn. Modeled sample shown using JoAnn Sensations Tropics.
Materials: Size 11 (8.0 mm) 16” circular needles, stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors
Sizes: To fit Child (Adult); 10 (12)” tall x 19 (22)” circumference
Gauge: 13 STS and 16 rounds = 4”
Difficulty: Beginner
Stitch Guide: CO - cast on, K - knit, P - purl, ST(S) - stitch(es)
Sizes: To fit Child (Adult); 10 (12)” tall x 19 (22)” circumference
Gauge: 13 STS and 16 rounds = 4”
Difficulty: Beginner
Stitch Guide: CO - cast on, K - knit, P - purl, ST(S) - stitch(es)
Notes:
- If you don’t feel comfortable with your purling skills, feel free to knit the whole thing.
- If you want your cowl longer/shorter, knit more/fewer rounds. If you want it a bit tighter, use smaller needles.
Instructions:
CO 60 (70).
Round 1: (K4, P1) around. (Place stitch marker to mark beginning of round.)
Rounds 2—40 (50): (K4, P1) around.
(Child cowl should measure about 10” & Adult cowl should measure about 12”.)
Bind off in pattern stitch.
Bind off in pattern stitch.
Weave in ends.
Other Suggestions:
Other Suggestions:
- (recommended) Crochet around edge of cowl to give it a nice finished edging, and to prevent curling.
- Use self-striping or variegated yarns for a fun, colorful cowl.
- Sew flowers or buttons, pin brooches, or add ribbons to your cowl to make it unique.
- Try different Knit/Purl combinations for different textures. (e.g. K5, P5 or K3, P2)
