Easy Chunky Knit Cowl
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This Easy Chunky Knit Cowl is so simple that you can comfortably sit back, relax & meditate while knitting this cowl.

About the Pattern
Available Sizes: One
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Skill Level: Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Pattern Name: Letting Go
Techniques
Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:
Knit in the Round
Knit Stitch
Yarn & Substitutions
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 200 – 210 yards (183 – 192 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Alternative Yarn Substitute Options:
- Lion Brand Hometown Yarn (acrylic option)
- Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick & Quick
- Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky
- Hobbii Umami
- Rico Designs Creative Twist
- Rowan Big Wool (100% wool)
- Yarn Bee Dream Supreme
- Paint Box Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky
Check out Yarnsub’s for more yarn substitution
Needles & Notions
Needle Size: US 15 (10mm) Circular Needles with a 24″ (60cm) Cable
Extras: Stitch Marker
Gauge
9 STS & 13 rounds per 4″ (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below

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Details
Measurements: 21″ wide x 15 1/2″ height (53cm x 40cm)
Weight: 11.8oz (330g)
Notes
Not reversible.
Knit top down or bottom up.
Knit using the stockinette 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.
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)
PM – place marker
STS – stitches
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Knitting Pattern Instructions
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Knit in the Round:
CO 70 stitches, PM, join in the round.
Knit every round until you have enough yarn to bind-off, with a little to spare.
BO loosely in all knit stitches.
Weave in the ends.
Block, if desired.
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