Knitted Soft Shoulder Cowl

The Knitted Soft Shoulder Cowl is the perfect cozy accessory to keep you warm! With its soft and chunky knit, this cowl will wrap you in warmth and comfort wherever you go. Its versatile design allows you to wear it in different ways, whether you're out for a casual stroll or cozying up by the fireplace at home. Embrace the chilly weather with this delightful and trendy addition to your wardrobe!

Size S/M Materials & Gauge 

• Aran weight yarn, approx 327 yds
• Size 8 (5mm) circular needle
• (needle length 20 or 24")
• 4 stitch markers

Gauge: 16 sts & 22 rows = 4" in Stst

Size L Materials & Gauge

• Worsted weight yarn, approx 350 yds
• Size 9 (5.5mm) circular needle
• (needle length 20 or 24")
• 4 stitch markers

Gauge: 15 sts & 24 rows = 4" in Stst

Abbreviations:

• K=knit
• P=Purl
• CO=cast on
• PM = Place marker
• Slm = slip marker
• rep = rep
• sts = stitches
• KRL = Knit Right Loop
• KLL = Knit Left Loop
• Stst = Stockinette Stitch
• CRXsts = crossed stitches

Pattern Stitch

CRXsts: Knit the second stitch on the left needle but do not let the stitch come off the left needle, then knit into the first stitch on the left needle, then let both of them fall off the left needle. Continue on in this manner to the end of the round.

DIRECTIONS:

CO84 sts using long-tail cast on method, pm and join in the round being careful not to twist. This may be a little tight at first but after a few rounds it won’t be.

1. Knit

2. Knit

3. Purl

4. Knit

5. Knit

6. Purl

7. Knit each round until pc measures 9” in length.

8. K3, *KRL, k7, rep from * around to last 4 sts, KRL, k4. (96 sts)

9-12 knit

13. *k8, KRL, rep from *to end of round. (108 sts)

14. k40, PM, k14, PM, k40, PM, k14.

You will now be back @ the original starting marker. You may want to make sure that your starting marker is identifiable, perhaps a different color than the other 3 markers.

15. *K1, KLL, k to 1st st before next M, KRL, k1, Slm, rep from * to end. (116 sts)

16. Knit

17-32. Rep last 2 rows 8x more. (180 sts)

33. Purl

34. Knit

Begin Pattern rounds

35. CRXsts around.

36. Knit

37. Rep last 2 rounds until the patterning measures 2 ¾ ”.

38. Purl

39. Knit

40. Bind off loosely.

I lightly steam blocked mine simply to get the bottom edge and the neck edge to lay flat and not roll.