Knitted Adorable Cowl

Knitted Adorable Cowls are like warm hugs for your neck! The cozy, handcrafted design adds a touch of charm and comfort to any outfit, making you feel not just warm but also stylish. Whether you're bundling up for a winter walk or adding a pop of color to a chilly office, these cute accessories are a must-have. With their soft yarn and intricate stitching, you'll be sure to turn heads and receive compliments wherever you go. So, why settle for a basic scarf when you can level up your winter look with a Knitted Adorable Cowl that is as delightful as it is practical!

SIZE

S [M, L, XL] (shown in size S)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Circumference: 38[39.25, 40.5, 41.75] inches

MATERIALS

Lamb's Pride Bulky [85% Wool, 15% Mohair; 125yds/114m per 113g/4oz skein]; color: M16 Seafoam; 4[4, 5, 5] skeins

1 set US #11/8mm double-point needles

1 24 inch US #11/8mm circular needle

Stitch Marker

Tapestry Needle

GAUGE

12 sts/18 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

PATTERN NOTES

[Knitty's list of standard abbreviations can be found here]

Cable CO

Make a slip knot, and place it on the left needle. Knit into this stitch without removing it from the needle, and place the stitch just created on the left hand needle. [Knit BETWEEN the last 2 stitches on the left needle, then place the stitch just created on the left needle] until desired number of stitches is reached.

DIRECTIONS

Sleeves (Make 2)

Using dpns CO 24[24, 28, 28] sts. Place marker and join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist.

Round 1: [K2, p2] to end. This round forms 2x2 rib.

Cont in 2x2 rib until work measures 7.5[8, 8, 8] inches from beg.

Next Round: K all sts.

Next Round: [K1, kf&b] around. 36[36, 42, 42] sts.

Next Round: K all sts.

Next Round: [K2, kf&b] around. 48[48, 66, 66] sts.

Cont in stockinette st until work measures 22.25 inches from beg.

BO 4 sts, k to end. Sleeves will now be worked back and forth in stockinette st.

P 1 row.

BO 1 st at beg of next 2 rows. 42[42, 60, 60] sts rem.

Sizes S, M Only:

Next Row [RS]: [K5, k2tog] to end. 36 sts rem.

Sizes L, XL Only:

Next Row [RS]: [K1, k2tog, k2tog] to end. 36 sts rem.

All Sizes Continue Here:

Next row [WS]: P all sts.

Next Row [RS]: [K1, k2tog] to end. 24 sts rem.

Place all sts on holder.

Cowl

The next step connects the two sleeves and creates the cowl. The rest of the garment will be knit in one piece, so there are no seams!

Using circular needle, k across sts of one sleeve, CO 36[38, 40, 42] sts using Cable CO, k across sts of second sleeve, CO 36[38, 40, 42] sts using Cable CO. 120[124, 128, 132] sts.

Place marker and join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist.

Work in 2x2 rib until cowl measures 8 inches.

BO all sts loosely.

FINISHING

Weave in all ends, and fold down cowl to wear!