Knitted Don’t Stop Me Now Cowl
Hey there! The Knitted Don’t Stop Me Now Cowl is an absolute must-have for anyone looking to stay cozy and stylish this winter. With its unique design and soft yarn, this cowl will keep you warm while adding a fun pop of color to your outfit. It's the perfect accessory for those chilly days when you want to feel both fashionable and snug. So go ahead, wrap yourself up in the Knitted Don’t Stop Me Now Cowl and rock that winter look with confidence!
MATERIALS
Yarn
Colorway One:
- Oink Pigments “Disco”
- 405 yards/370 meters; Fingering
- 92% Superwash Merino, 8% Lurex Sparkle
- Raspberet (Color A) (1 skein)
- Oink Pigments “Jewls”
- 430 yards/393 Meters; Fingering
- 60% Superwash Merino, 30% Bamboo, 10% Nylon
- Big Eggplant Energy (Color B) (1 skein)
- Oink Pigments “Jewls”
- 430 yards/393 Meters; Fingering
- 60% Superwash Merino, 30% Bamboo, 10% Nylon
- On Pointe (Color C) (1 skein)
Colorway Two:
- “Disco” It’s People (Color A) (1 skein)
- “Jewls” Peridon’t (Color B) (1 skein)
- “Jewls” Dark Knitnight (Color C) (1 skein)
Needles
- US 3/3.25 mm 24” circular needle
- US 5/3.75 mm 24” circular needle
Notions
- Stitch Marker
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
Gauge
- 26 sts = 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch
- 29 sts = 4 in/10 cm in slip stitch pattern
(both gauges taken on larger needle)
Finished Measurements
- 29 in/74 cm circumference at its widest point
- 36 in/91 cm tall from cast on edge on to bind off edge
Notes
- Always slip stitches purlwise with yarn in the back.
- After the cast on, this pattern is always worked on an uneven number of stitches.
Abbreviations
- *. . .* - repeat between asterisks
- bor – beginning of rnd
- K2tog – knit two together (1 dec)
- K3tog – knit three together (2 dec)
- kf&b – knit into the front and the back of the next st (1 inc)
- ktbl – knit trough back loop
- rnd/rnds – round/rounds
- sl – slip stitch(es) purlwise with yarn in back
- SSSK – slip, slip, slip, knit all three slipped sts together (2 dec)
- st/sts – stitch/stitches purlwise with yarn in back
- YO – yarn over
The Pattern
Using long tail cast on, larger needle, and Color A, CO 6 sts.
Row 1 (WS) Color A: K3, YO, K3
Row 2 (RS) Color B: K2, kf&b, ktbl, kf&b, K2
Row 3 Color C: K3, P3, K3
Row 4 Color A: K2, kf&b, sl1, K1, sl1, kf&b, K2
Row 5 Color B: K3, P5, K3
Row 6 Color C: K2, kf&b, *sl1, K1* twice, sl1, kf&b, K2
Row 7 Color A: K3, P7, K3
Row 8 Color B: K2, kf&b, *sl1, K1* 3 times, sl1, kf&b, K2
Row 9 Color C: K3, P9, K3
Rnd 10 (RS) Color A : K2, kf&b, *sl1, K1* to last 4 sts, sl1, kf&b, K2
Rnd 11 (WS) Color B : K3, P to last 3 sts, K3
Rnd 12 Color C : K2, kf&b, *sl1, K1* to last 4 sts, sl1, kf&b, K2
Rnd 13 Color A : K3, P to last 3 sts, K3, K2
Rnd 14 Color B : K2, kf&b, *sl1, K1* to last 4 sts, sl1, kf&b, K2
Rnd 15 Color C : K3, P to last 3 sts, K3
Work rows 10–15 until you have 207 sts. You will end after working a row 15.
Turn work and work row 10 once more (209 sts). Do not turn. You will join to work in the rnd. Place sm to note bor.
Rnd 1 Color B: P3, K to last 3 sts, P3
Rnd 2 Color C: K3, *sl1, K1* to last 4 sts, sl1, K3
Rnd 3 Color A: P3, K to last 3 sts, P3
Rnd 4 Color B: K3, *K1, sl1* to last 4 sts, K4
Rnd 5 Color C: P3, K to last 3 sts, P3
Rnd 6 Color A : *K1, sl1* to last st, K1
Rnd 7 Color B : Knit
Rnd 8 Color C : *sl1, K1* to last st, sl1
Rnd 9 Color A : Knit
Rnd 10 Color B : *K1, sl1* to last st, K1
Rnd 11 Color C : Knit
Rnd 12 Color A : *sl1, K1* to last st, sl1
Rnd 13 Color B : Knit
Rnd 14 Color C : *K1, sl1* to last st, K1
Rnd 15 Color A : K1, K3tog, K to last 4 sts, SSSK, K1
Rnd 16 Color B : *sl1, K1* to last st, sl1
Rnd 17 Color C : Knit
Work rnds 6–17 a total of 12 times – 161 sts.
Work rnds 6–17 another 5 times, but don’t work the decrease on rnd 15, just work a knit rnd in Color A for that rnd – 161 sts.
For this next section, don’t forget to carry the unused strands up the inside of your cowl.
Color A: Knit 7 rnds
Color B: Knit 7 rnds
Color C: Knit 7 rnds
Color A: Knit 5 rnds
Color B: Knit 5 rnds (cut Color B)
Color C: Knit 5 rnds (cut Color C)
Switch to smaller needles. You are working with Color A only for this last section.
Next Rnd: K2tog, K to end
Next Rnd : *K1, P1* to end
Work last rnd a total of 7 times. Bind off in rib. Weave in your ends. If neccessary, block lightly.
Throw me over your head and you are ready to rock ‘n’ roll!