Strawberry Cake Cowl
This cowl's alternating panels and pink color kind of reminded me of a multi-layered strawberry cake. But of course, any yarn of any color, as long as it is a similar weight and texture, is fine. This is my first written pattern so bare with me. I kind of made this pattern up as I went along, taking ideas from here and there, and only wrote it down later. Because of this, the written pattern may vary a little bit from the photos. Anyways, I hope you have fun making it!
Yarn: 1 skein of Manos Del Uruguay Maxima (Cotton Candy) worsted wool. Total of 219 yards, with only a little bit left over. Gauge: There isn't one in particular. In my case it was about 5 stitches per 1 inch, but it could vary for you!I didn't write this pattern with any gauge in mind. Needle Size: US #9 circular needles (24 inches) Notions: tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
P= purl Pattern: This pattern uses very simple knitting and purling techniques. It alternates between one “rib stitch" panel and two “seed stitch" panels, both kinds four rows long. Each specific panel is separated by three rows of knit. You can take a look at the diagram below, showing four of the total seven panels.
- Then on the next row, keep the Ki, P1. Basically, K the K of the previous row, and P the P. If it would help to visualize it, think of K as “bumps" on the yarn and P as "v's." So when you read the yarn from the back, it shows the opposite; the K will show as a "v,”" and the P as a "bump." So effectively you will K the "v's" and P the “bumps." This is a good trick for reading yarn in general. - Repeat until you have four rows. How to make a seed stitched panel: - K1, P1 to the end of row. - Now on the next row you will Pi, K1. P the K of the previous row, and K the P. So you will K the “bumps" and P the "v's." This alternation creates the “criss-cross" design of sed stitching. - Repeat until you have four rows.
So, let's begin!
First, Cast On 160 stitches. Leave a tail for binding the ends together later. Rows 1-3: K to the end of row 4-7: RIBBED STITCH panel 8-10: K to the end of row 11-14: SEED STITCH panel 15-17: K to the end of row 18-21: SEED STITCH panel 22-24:K to the end of row 25-28: RIBBED STITCH panel 29-31: K to the end of row 32-35:SEED STITCH panel 36-38: K to the end of row 39-42: SEED STITCH panel 43-45: K to the end of row 46-49: RIBBED STITCH panel 49-52: K to the end of row If desired, more panels may be added to make the cowl wider. If not, Bind Off now, and leave a tail. Using both tails, take your tapestry needle and weave the ends together. And congratulations, you now have a beautiful cowl! May it keep you very warm and fashionable.
