metuo cowe
materials
. 175 yds. of fingering weight yarn MC . 175 yds. for Cc · Matching zipper or contrasting color, the length of your cowl, preferably 9-10 inches · Size US 8 (16 or 24 inch) circular needles · darning needle · sewing needle and thread to match the zipper · stitch marker to denote beginning of the round
sige
one size
directious
:Cast on 120 stitches with the MC yarn, PM, join in the Iround. k2, p2 ribbing for 1.5 inches at beg of round turn work :purl back w/Cc You are now going to be knitting stockinette FLAT, alternating colors-row by row (single row striping) ;cont in stockinette, working flat cont. single row striping flat for 8.5 inches with the bottom of the cowl connected by the black ribbing. (tube) This is to give stability to the base of the zipper that you will sew : in. Cont in stockinette until your entire cowl measures 10 inches. Bind off loosely.
Fiuishiug
Block first before sewing in zipper Take the bottom of the zipper and fold 1 inch of it around and under the ribbed bottom of the cowl (that is in one piece). Sew into place for security and strength. Pin your zipper so that it stable before you sew it. Stitch the rest of the zipper in place on either side of your cowl opening. The design aspect of the cowl is that you put it over your head but can zip or unzip depending on how cold you are. Knit for yourself, or give to your favorite stylish friend! 6 stitches = 1 inch on larger needles
special abbreviatious
K - knit P－ purl Cont —continue WS — wrong side RS — right side CC— contrasting color MC— main color PM— place marker
