Easy Knitted Crimson & Cream Slouchy Cowl — Free Worsted-Weight Pattern

Cozy up with this easy-to-knit crimson and cream slouchy cowl. Worked in worsted-weight yarn, it uses simple stockinette and an eyelet row for a bit of texture and a place for a drawstring. The finished cowl is comfortable, slightly slouchy, and quick to make — a great project for beginners or anyone who wants a fast, wearable accessory.

Knitted crimson and cream slouchy cowl — finished project.

Skill: Easy

Materials:

• Knitting needles – Long Straight Needles US9 – 5.50mm
• Yarn – Worsted Weight (4) Wool – Cranberry (C1) 3 oz., Cream (C2) 3 oz.
• I used 100% Wool From Norway – Sandes Garn – Peer Gynt
• Any wool or worsted-weight yarn will work.
• Yarn needle
• Tape measure
• Crochet Hook – H, to make the drawstring

Stitches and Terms:

• Cast On - (CO)
• Bind Off - (BO)
• Knit - (k)
• Purl - (p)
• Together (tog)
• Make 2 (M2)

Gauge/Measuring: 4 sts = 1 inch

Size: 20 inches around x 14 inches long (finished)

Pattern:

R: 1 - CO 56 sts using C1.

To keep the edges from curling, work k, p, k across the first 3 sts and the last 3 sts of each row.

R: 2 – R: 6 - Work in stockinette stitch across (k on right side rows, p on wrong side rows).

R: 7 - Eyelet stitch row (change to C2): k the first 2 sts, then *k3tog, M2*; repeat from * to * across, k the last 3 sts.

R: 8 - P all sts.

R: 9 - K all sts.

R: 10 - P all sts.

Repeat R: 2 – R: 10 nine times (repeat additional times if a wider slouchy cowl is desired).

BO, leaving a 24-inch tail of yarn.

Fold inside out. With a yarn needle and the yarn tail, sew the short edges together loosely so the seam will stretch nicely.

With your crochet hook, ch 50. This will be your drawstring. If you do not have a crochet hook, you can make a chain by hand—just pull snugly for a tight chain.

Lace the drawstring chain through the eyelet/top edge of the slouchy cowl. Make sure your seam is in the back.

Pom-poms: Make one pom-pom of each color (C1 and C2) and attach a pom-pom to each end of the drawstring.

How I make a pom-pom: use a pom-pom maker or wrap yarn around cardboard or your fingers, tie tightly in the center, cut the loops, and trim to shape.

To wear: pull the drawstring gently to create a cowl or a hood; pull snugly and tie a bow for a slouchier look.