Knitted Beautiful Cowl

The knitted beautiful cowl is a cozy and stylish accessory perfect for adding a touch of warmth and charm to any outfit. Whether you're braving the chilly weather or simply looking to elevate your everyday look, this cowl is sure to become your new favorite piece. With its intricate knit pattern and soft, luxurious feel, you'll feel snug and fashionable every time you wear it. Embrace the joy of handmade crafts and treat yourself to this lovely cowl that is as delightful to wear as it is to admire.

SIZE

One

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Circumference: 31 inches/79 cm

Depth: 11 inches/28 cm

MATERIALS

• Yarn
• The Knitting Boutique Anacostia [100% superwash merino; 160yd/146m per 113g skein];
• [CC1] Goldenrod; 1 skein
• [CC2] Chocolate; 1 skein
• [CC3] Cyan; 1 skein
• Note: This yarn has been discontinued. See below for our recommendation for a great alternate choice.

OR

• Halcyon Yarn Norumbega [100% US wool; 160yd/146m per 100g skein];
• [CC1] #0410 yellow; 1 skein
• [CC2] #0510 chocolate; 1 skein
• [CC3] #0260 turquoise; 1 skein

Yarn Characteristics

The sample shown uses a discontinued aran-weight 2-ply superwash merino. The yarn is plied, warm and has excellent stitch definition. The suggested substitution is non-superwash, but otherwise an excellent match. The pattern will look best in solid or semi-solid colors; avoid busy variegated yarns.

Recommended needle size

• [always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter's gauge is unique]
• US #6/4mm circular needle, 20-30 inch/50-75 cm long
• US #8/5mm circular needle, 20-30 inch/50-75 cm long

Notions

• stitch markers
• tapestry needle

GAUGE

16 sts/20 rounds = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette stitch

18 sts/22 rounds = 4 inches/10 cm in stranded colorwork pattern in the round on larger needles

PATTERN NOTES

Construction method: Cowl is worked in the round from the bottom up seamlessly. Smaller needles are used on the bottom and top garter border, while the stranded colorwork portion is worked in larger needles.

You may find it helpful to place a marker between each chart repeat.

CHART

Directions:

Using smaller needles, with CC2 and long tail method, CO 140 sts. Place marker and join for working in the round.

Lower border

Work [knit 1 round, purl 1 round] three times.

Switch to larger needles.

Main Section

Next round: Work chart 5 times around.

Work as set until you have completed all 57 rounds.

Upper border

Switch to smaller needles.

With CC2, work [knit 1 round, purl 1 round] three times.

BO knitwise in CC2.

FINISHING

Weave in all loose ends.

With cold water and wool wash, soak approximately 15 minutes. To negate color bleeding, add white vinegar or a color-catcher sheet to the blocking bath. Roll in a towel to squeeze most of the moisture out, and lay flat to dry; there is no need to stretch or pin. To tidy the colorwork, you can apply a little light steam when dry.