Chunky Moss Stitch Cowl

A reversible chunky moss stitch cowl knitting pattern for beginners! This stitch creates the perfect drape with lots squish & coziness.

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About the Pattern

Available Sizes: Eight
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Skill Level: Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Pattern Name: Recognition

Techniques

Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:

Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches

Yarn & Substitutions

Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 140 – 280 yards (128 – 256 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick

Needles & Notions

Needle Size: US 13 (9mm) Circular Needles with a 24″ (60cm) Cable
Extras: Stitch Marker

Gauge

9 STS & 15 rounds per 4″ (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below

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Details

Measurements: 18″ wide x 21″ height (45cm x 53cm)
Gauge: 9 STS & 15 rounds per 4″ (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 1lb 1oz (475g)

Sizes

30″ (76cm) Bust : CO 72 STS, 140 yards (128 meters), 16″ x 22″ (41cm x 56cm)
32″ (81cm) Bust : CO 76 STS, 160 yards (146 meters), 17″ x 22″ (43cm x 56cm)
34″ (86cm) Bust : CO 80 STS, 180 yards (165 meters), 18″ x 22″ (45cm x 56cm)
36″ (91cm) Bust : CO 84 STS, 200 yards (183 meters), 19″ x 22″ (48cm x 56cm)
38″ (96cm) Bust : CO 88 STS, 220 yards (201 meters), 20″ x 22″ (51cm x 56cm)
40″ (101cm) Bust : CO 92 STS, 240 yards (220 meters), 21″ x 22″ (53cm x 56cm)
42″ (106cm) Bust : CO 96 STS, 260 yards (238 meters), 22″ x 22″ (56cm x 56cm)
44″ (111cm) Bust : CO 100 STS, 280 yards (256 meters), 23″ x 22″ (58cm x 56cm)

Notes

Reversible.
Knit top down or bottom up.
Knit using the moss knit stitch.
Knit in the round with a circular needle.
When knitting in the round you’re always knitting the right side of your work.

I knew that I wanted this cowl to fit a little snug so it would stay in place and not slide down my shoulders, and I could wear it around my neck too. I like to have options, depending on what mood I’m in. I’m 5’9″ with a 35″ bust. I made the 34″ since I wanted it a little on the snug side.

The height of your cowl depends on your style and height, so this varies, definitely take this into consideration when purchasing yarn.

Knitting Abbreviations

*– * – repeat between * to end of round
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
STS – stitches

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Pattern Instructions

Knit in the round:

CO STS, see chart above, PM, join in the round.

Round 1: *K1, P1*

Round 2: *K1, P1*

Round 3: *P1, K1*

Round 4: *P1, K1*

Repeat rows 1-4, until desired height. End on a round 1 or 3 and then bind-off in pattern.

Weave in the ends.

Block, if desired.

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