LUCKY HORSESHOE COWL by Shelley Leahy
Materials:
\~Approximately 150 yards of aran weight yarn \~A small amount, of a different color, of yarn for the provisional cast on \~Size #8 circular needles \~cable needle \~1 stitch marker \~tapestry needle Gauge: 18 sts = 4 inches Finished size: approximately 20 inches circumference X 8 inches Skill level: Intermediate
Directions
\*Using provisional cast on method, cast on 46 sts Rows 1, 3, & 5: [K2, P2, (2x)], K12, P2, K2, P2, K12, [P2, K2, (2x)] Rows 2,4, & 6: [P2, K2, (2X)], P12, K2, P2, K2, P12, [K2, P2, (2x)] Row 7: [K2, P2, (2x)], 6-st RC, 6-st LC, P2, K2, P2, 6-st RC, 6-st LC, [P2, K2, (2x)] Repeat rows 2-7; 15 times. Repeat row 1. \*Kitchener stitch the 2 ends together. Key \*Horseshoe Cable Pattern: worked over 12 stitches 6-st RC: Sl 3 sts onto cable needle and hold to back, K3, K3 from cable needle 6-st LC:Sl 3 sts onto cable needle and front to back, K3, K3 from cable needle \*Provisional cast on method: (http: / /www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3J-sUx whE) \*Kitchener Stitch: (http:/ /www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/kitchener-stitch Weave in loose ends. Block, wear and enjoy!
