The Ant Egg Cowl
by Mary Gavan Looking through a l950's leaflet of stitch patterns I found the “Ant Egg Stitch". For this cowl I used the stitch in the round, which gives a different twist on the pattern. Although the stitch pattern is not meant to be reversible, the back side has a very attractive waterfall effect created by the slipped stitches. The two patterns, front and back, contrast nicely together. The cowl is long enough to be wrapped a second time around the neck or pulled up over the head for a hat and scarf combination. Enjoy your cowl! Size One Size Finished Measurements 49 inches long x 8 inches wide (after blocking)
Materials
Yarn
Mary Gavan Yarns {Cuesta - 1o0% Superwash Merino; single ply; 400 yds/ 365 m; sport weight} 1 skein
Recommended Needle Size
US Size 8 (5.0mm) \* Please adjust needle size to give you the gauge listed on this pattern Gauge 5 stitches/inch in pattern stitch
Pattern Notes
K (knit) P (purl) Sl2P (slip two stitches purlwise) PM (place marker) CO (cast on) BO (bind off) Copyright @ 2012 Mary Gavan Yarns LLC & Mary Gavan, All Rights Reserved. Pattern not for commercial use. Pattern may be reprinted with permission.
Directions
CO 200 stitches Join to knit in the round being careful not to twist the stitches - PM K4 rows Pl row
Pattern:
Row 1: \*K2, Sl2P\* Repeat across row \* to\* Row 2: \*P2, K2\* Repeat across row \* to \* Row 3: \*Sl2P, K2\* Repeat across row \* to \* Row 4: \*K2, P2\* Repeat across row \* to \* Row 5: Repeat from row 1 to 4; leaving enough yarn for 5 additional rows and B0)
End: K2 rows Pl row Kl row P1 row BO
49 inches long in a circle
8 inches wide Copyright @ 2012 Mary Gavan Yarns LLC & Mary Gavan, All Rights Reserved. Pattern not for commercial use. Pattern may be reprinted with permission.
