Ribbed Cowl Knitting Pattern

This simple ribbed cowl knitting pattern is the perfect warm & cozy touch that’s great for any fall outfit or winter wardrobe accessory!

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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: Daring

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 – 210 yards (183 – 192 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick

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Needles & Notions

Needle Size: US 11 (8mm) Circular Needles with a 24″ (60cm) Cable
Extras: Stitch Marker

Gauge

12 STS & 12 rounds per 4″ (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below

close-up of a knitted swatch with a wood gauge

Details

Measurements: 12″ width x 18″ height (30cm x 45cm)
Gauge: 12 STS & 12 rounds per 4″ (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 12.2oz (345g)

Notes

Reversible.
CO edge is the circumference.
Knit bottom up or top down.
Knit using the 2×2 rib 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)
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
PM – place marker
STS – stitches

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chunky ribbed cowl worn by a model

Pattern Instructions

CO 72 STS, PM, join in the round.

Rounds 1-55: *K2, P2* (approximately 18″)

Round 56: BO loosely in the K2, P2 pattern

Follow in this pattern on every round until you have enough to bind-off, with a little to spare. I knit about 56 rows.

Weave in the ends.

Block, if desired.

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