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This is an easy beginner cowl knitting pattern that’s knit in the round using a unique combination of knit and purl stitches creating wonderful texture, drape and warmth!
About:
Available Sizes: One
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Techniques:
Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Materials:
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 235 – 245 yards {215 – 224 meters}
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Thick & Quick
Needle Size: US 15 {10mm} Circular Needles with a 24″ {60cm} Cable
Extras: Stitch Marker
Yarn Substitutes:
Cascade Lana Grande
Lang Yarns Virginia
Phildar Phil Alaska
Rowan Big Wool Yarn
MillaMia Super Chunky
Read more about yarn substitutions here {+ video}.
Details:
Measurements: 17″ width x 17″ height {43cm x 43cm}
Gauge: 8 3/4 STS & 15 rounds per 4″ {10cm} square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 13.6oz {385g}
Notes:
Not reversible.
Knit top down or bottom up.
Knit using a basket weave 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.
Pattern, Knit in the Round:
CO 75 STS, PM, join in round.
Rounds 1-2: *K1, P2*
Rounds 3-4: *K*
Repeat rounds 1-4, 15 times, approx. 18″
Repeat round 1: *K1, P2*
BO in the *K1, P2* pattern
Weave in the ends.
Block, if desired.
Abbreviations:
* – * – repeat between *
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}
PM – place marker
STS – stitches
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