Elegant Knitted Lace Cowl — Free Pattern & Easy Step-by-Step Instructions
The Knitted Lace Cowl is a charming, versatile accessory that adds a touch of elegance to any outfit. This easy-to-follow pattern uses lightweight double-knit yarn and a simple repeating lace motif to create an airy, delicate cowl that dresses up casual looks or complements more formal outfits. Suitable for knitters comfortable with basic lace techniques (yarn overs and decreases), the project knits flat and is joined to form a tube.
Needle Size: 4.5mm
Yarn: just under 50g of double knit yarn (I used Sublime baby cashmere merino silk)
Finished size: 10 x 5.8 inches once sewn
Gauge: 20.5 stitches and 29 rows in 4 inches square in stocking stitch
Key
- K = Knit
- K2tog = Knit 2 together
- Yf = Yarn forward
Cast on 101 stitches
Bottom Edging
Row 1: Knit (101 stitches)
Row 2: (K2tog, Yf) repeat until the last three stitches and finish with K2tog, K1 (100 stitches)
Row 3: Knit (100 stitches)
Row 4: Knit (100 stitches)
Main body / pattern:
(purl all even rows)
Maintain 100 stitches (main body only)
Row 1: K2, (K2tog, Yf, K1, Yf, K2tog, K2) x 14
Row 3: K4, (Yf, K2tog, K5) x 13, Yf, K2tog, K3
Row 5: Repeat row 1
Row 7: Knit
Row 9: K8, Yf, K2tog, (K5, Yf, K2tog) x 12, K6
Row 11: K6, K2tog, Yf, (K5, K2tog, Yf) x 12, K8
Row 13: Knit
Row 15: Repeat row 1
Row 17: Repeat row 3
Row 19: Repeat row 1
Row 21: Knit
Row 23: Repeat row 11
Row 25: Repeat row 9
Row 27: Knit
Row 29: Repeat row 1
Row 31: Repeat row 3
Row 33: Repeat row 1
Top Edging
Row 1: Knit (100 stitches)
Row 2: Knit (100 stitches)
Row 3: (K2tog, Yf) repeat to end (99 stitches)
Row 4: Knit (99 stitches)
Cast off loosely in Purl
Join sides to form a tube, block your work and enjoy!
Notes & tips: Blocking helps open the lace pattern and improve stitch definition. Join the cast-on and cast-off edges neatly when seaming to form a smooth tube. This pattern is written flat and then seamed—adjust length by repeating the main pattern rows if you prefer a longer or shorter cowl.