CHA CHA COWL
By: Jody Scofield When knitting this cowl, just chant: Knit, knit, knit, yarn over, knit, knit, knit, slip the yo. (Or in honor of this cowl's name) Cha-cha-cha yarn over, cha-chacha slip the yo! Once you get into a rhythm - you can cha-cha-cha your way into a new cowl! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN REQUIREMENTS: 200 yards of Worsted Weight yarn or sock yarn held double Yarn used is Valley Yarns Colrain, a merino-tencel blend SIZE Woman's medium GAUGE: Gauge isn't important NEEDLES AND NOTIONS: - Size 7 or 8 16" circular needle - Stitch marker - Darning needle
PATTERN NOTES:
Try to make your Yarn Overs as loose a possible so they are easier to pass over your stitches.
Modeled by Coleen Foley
Directions:
· CO 102 stitches (Or for a smaller or larger sized cowl, cast on more or less stitches as long as it is a multiple of 6) This is a recipe for the pattern created here, not a detailed pattern
Recipe for Pattern:
Work in seed stitch for 3 rows $\circ$ Round $\mathsf{I}=\mathsf{K}\mathsf{I}$ , P1 $\circ$ Round $\pmb{2}=\mathsf{P}\,1$ , K1 $\circ$ Round $\mathfrak{z}=\mathsf{K}1$ , P1 Work pattern tor 6 inches or until desired length: $\circ$ Round $1=\mathsf{K n i t}$ $\circ$ Round $z\ {\star}|{\sf K}3$ , Yo, K3, slip Yo over last three stitches, \* repeat around $\circ$ Repeat rounds 1 and 2 for 6 inches Work in seed stitch for 3 rows $\circ$ Round $\mathsf{I}=\mathsf{K}\mathsf{I}$ , P1 $\circ$ Round $\pmb{2}=\mathsf{P}\,1$ , K1 $\circ$ Round $\mathfrak{z}=\mathsf{K}1$ , P1 Bind off Weave in all ends, block, wear and enjoy!
