Perfect Seed Stitch Cowl Knitting Pattern
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This Seed Stitch Cowl is knit using one of my absolute favorite knit stitches! It’s a classic stitch that gives you ALL the texture. ๐

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About the Pattern
Available Sizes: One
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Skill Level: Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Pattern Name: Reverence
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: 200 โ 210 yards (183 โ 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 24โณ (60cm) Cable
Extras: Stitch Marker
Gauge
8 STS & 16 rounds per 4″ (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below

Details
Measurements: 25โณ width x 11โณ height (63cm x 28cm)
Weight: 12.2oz (345g)
Notes
Reversible.
Knit top down or bottom up.
Knit using the seed knit stitch.
Knit in the round with a circular needle.
When knitting in the round youโre always knitting the right side of your work.
Knitting Abbreviations
*โ * โ repeat between * to end of round
BO โ bind-off in pattern
CO โ cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
K โ knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
P โ purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
PM โ place marker
STS โ stitches
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Knitting Pattern Instructions
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Knit in the Round:
CO 100 STS, PM, join in the round.
All ODD rounds 1-39: *K1, P1*
All EVEN rounds 2-38: *P1, K1*
Round 40: BO loosely in the *P1, K1* pattern
Summary: *K1, P1* for almost 2 whole skeins of yarn and then when you’re close to the end of the yarn bind-off loosely in the *K1, P1* pattern.
Weave in the ends.
Block, if desired.
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