Keep Me...
Or, The Ridged Heart Cowl
Materials eeded:
This cozy cowl is knit flat, then seamed. With slipped stitches every few rows, it creates a warm fabric that is great for blocking those frigid winter winds. You can choose to knit it in one color, or use a contrasting color for the ribbed borders. Either way, your neck will be warm and cozy!
Stiteh Pattern:
Abbreviations:
(RS) Row 1 -K Row 2- P Row 3 - \*Sl 2 wyib. Cross 2 left. (Knit into the back of the 2nd stitch on the left needle, passing behind the 1st stitch, then knit into the back of the 1st stitch, then slip both stitches off the needle at the same time.)\* Row 4 - \*Sl 2 wyif. Cross 2 right. (Purl into the 2nd stitch on the left needle, passing in front of the 1"t stitch, then purl the 1t stitch, then slip both stitches off the needle at the same time.)\* P- Purl Slwyif - Slip stitches to right needle, with yarn held in front. Slwyib - Slip stitches to right needle, with yarn held in back. K2togtbl - Knit two stitches together through the back loop (not in original pattern - see notes!)
Pattern:
CO 92 stitches on Size #8 straights. (If you are using contrasting colors for the ribbed borders, CO with that color.) Knit 4 rows in a K2, P2 pattern, always slipping the first stitch. (So, for the first two stitches, you will Sl 1, K1, P2, K2...) Switch to US #10 straights. Switch colors, purl one row, increasing two stitches. (Don't slip the 1't stitch for this row!) Start the pattern stitch. The two stitches you increased are now your "edge " stitches - you will always slip on stitch at the beginning of a row, and K or P the last stitch - depending on which side of the cowl you are on. Remember, the first and last stitch are NOT part of the stitch pattern! You will repeat the pattern stitch 9 times, or about 5". K 4 rows in a K2, P2 pattern, always slipping the first stitch. chy method! Seam edges together with the slipped stitches. Enjoy your new cowl!
Motes:
If you are having trouble making the hearts with the pattern stitch provided, don't panic! There are a couple of other ways to get the hearts! One way you can make them is with a cable needle. (Thanks to twicmeyer on Ravelry!) You'll only need it on every 3'd row of the pattern stitch. Do it like this: Row 3: \*sl 2 wyib, slip next st onto cable needle and hold at front of work, knit next St from left-hand needle, then knit st from cable needle.\* When this pattern was being tested, some testers had problems with the original way of forming hearts, but this way worked perfectly! If you don't want to use a cable needle, but can't the hearts to work with the other way either, you have this option to try as well! (Thanks to Ginger72 on Ravelry!) Row 3: \*Sl 2 wyib, k2togtbl, K the 1st st again, then slip both sts off the needle\* You know have three options of getting those hearts just right! If you stilhave problems, don't hesitate to contact me! PM on Ravelry - benningsm or you can email me: benningsm@gmail.com
