Sugar Plum Cowl By Wool & Honey
PATTERN DESCRIPTION One of my favorite gifts to knit--and the handknit I reach for again and again--is the ubiquitous cowl. The older I get, the more sensitive I am to the cold temperatures, especially that patch of skin between where my winter coat ends and my chin begins. A cowl is the perfect solution to block out drafts and is a gift that meets all the knitter's sensibilities. Without requiring tons of yardage, nor taking too much time to knit, nor needing to fit anyone in particular, the cowl is on point-- practical yet fashionable, trendy yet classic. This version features a gorgeous, soft blend of Merino wool and alpaca, with just enough silk to make it feel incredibly luxurious, too. It's knit back and forth with simple decreasing, increasing and slipped stitches to give a slight ruching effect and you employ a provisional cast-on and the Kitchener stitch to create a seamless piece that feels heavenly next to your skin. YARN Why Knot Fiber DK Merino/Alpaca/Silk, 250 yards [10g], one skein Hyacinth SIZE one size GAUGE 5.5 stitches per inch on US 6 [4 mm] needles Adjust size if necessary to obtain gauge ·
INSTRUCTIONS HERE
With provisional cast on, cast on 45 sts. Working in stockinette stitch, work for 28 rows. Next Row: \*K1, K2tog; repeat from \* across row. (30 sts) Next Row: Purl all sts. Next Row: \*Sl 1, K1; repeat from \* across row. Next Row: Purl all sts. Repeat these last two rows 4 more times, for a total of 10 rows.
Increase:
Next Row: \* K1, M1, k1; repeat from \* across row. (45 sts) Next Row: purl all sts Continuing in stockinette stitch, work for another 30 rows. Repeat entire pattern 2 more time starting with the Rouching section and ending with the 30 rows of stockinette. Work the Rouching and Increase sections one more time. Seam the cowl together by using the Kitchener Stich with the provisional cast on. Lightly block, if desired. Weave in ends and enjoy!
Abbreviations & Techniques:
K-knit P-purl sl-slip stockinette stitch—on straight needles: knit the right side, purl the wrong side
