Key
K-Knit P-Purl K2E—-Knit 2 edge stitches at the beginning and end of every row. BWL—backwards loop cast on. Notes: In the (P1, K1, P1) call out section, the P stitches exist to help give the drop stitch section more definition. When you are dropping/unraveling a stitch,follow it down to make sure that the base of the stitch is a BWL cast on. You may want to use a piece of scrap yarn to loop around the BWL to make it stand out, so it doesn't get lost in the fabric. The stitch counts are given at the end of each row, if you would like to count and make sure that you have the correct number of stitches. Row 10: K2E, K11, (P1, BWL, P1), K8, K2E: 26 Row 11, 13: K2E, P8, (K1, P1, K1), P11, K2E: 26 Row 12: K2E, K11, (P1, K1, P1), K8, K2E: 26 Row 14: K2E, K11, (P1, K1, P1), K4, BWL, k4, K2E: 27 Row 15: K2E, P9, (K1, P1, K1), P11, K2E: 27 Row 16: K2E, K5, unravel 1 stitch down to the BWL, K5, (P1, K1, P1), K9, K2E: 26
BANKSIA COWL
Banksia Cowl - inspired by the organic and unusual forms of the Banksia pods. The pattern is created by unraveling a stitch created by a Backwards Loop Cast On (BWL), against a stockinet stitch background. Some of the BWLs that become dropped stitches are set apart with PI stitches, and some are just floating through the fabric. Once you have knit this cowl in its rectangular form, use these stitches to create your own Banksia cowl, as long and skinny as you want, or as fat and wide as you'd like, or even triangular. You can also cast off when you like, or when you run out of yarn. Make sure you unravel any BWL stitches that you've made, or don't if you like - your decision! Have fun! Materials: One 8-ounce skein of Yarn Hollow Burly yarn, I32 yards. Gauge: Not Applicable. A loose gauge is fun, and a tighter gauge makes a more drapey fabric with big loopy holes.
Needle:
Size 15 US (10 mm). Use straight needles, or circulars, whichever you prefer. Cast on 24 Sts in long tail cast on or cabled cast on. Do not use the backwards loop cast on for the first cast on edge. Row 1 - 4: Knit Row 5, 7: K2E, P20, K2E: 24 Row 6 (RS): Knit Row 5, 7: K2E, P20, K2E: 24 Row 8: K2E, K5, BWL, K15, K2E: 25 Row 9: K2E, P21,K2E: 25 Copyright 2013 Yarn Hollow. Feel free to share this pattern as you'd like, keeping it intact. Photograph by Ruby Andromeda Miller. Row 17: K2E, P9, (K1, P1, K1), P10, K2E: 26 Row 18: K2E, K4, BWL, K6, (P1, K1, P1), K9, K2E: 27 Row 19/21/23/25: K2E, P9, (K1, P1, K1), P11, K2E: 27 Row 20/22/24: K2E, K11, (P1, K1, P1), K9, K2E: 27 Row 26: K2E, K11, (P1, K1, P1),K4, unravel 1 stitch down to the BWL, K4, K2E: 26 Row 27: K2E, P8, (K1, P1, K1), P11, K2E: 26 Row 28: K2E, K7, BWL, K4, (P1, K1, P1),K8, K2E: 26 Row 29/31: K2E, P8, (K1, P1, K1), P12, K2E: 27 Row 30: K2E, K12, (P1, K1, P1),K8, K2E: 27 Row 32:K2E, K12, (P1, unravel 1 stitch down to the BWL cast on, P1), K8, K2E; 26 Row 33: K2E, P22, K2E: 26 Row 34: K2E, K20, BWL, K2, K2E: 27 Row 35: K2E, P23, K2E: 27 Row 36: K2E, K4, unravel 1 stitch down to the BWL, K18, K2E: 26 Row 37/39: K2E, P22, K2E; 26 Row 38: K2E, K22, K2E: 26 Row 40: K2E, K6, unravel 1 stitch down to the BWL, k15, K2E: 25 Row 41: K2E, P21, K2E: 25 Row 42: K2E, K2, BWL, K10, BWL, K9, K2E: 27 Row 43: K2E, P23, K2E: 27 Row 44: K2E, K20, unravel 1 stitch down to the BWL, K2, K2E: 26 Row 45/47/49/51: K2E, P22, K2E: 26 Row 46/48/50: K2E, K 22, K2E: 26 Row 52: K2E, K2, unravel 1 stitch down to the BWL, K19, K2E: 25 Row 53: K2E, P21, K2E: 25 Row 54: K2E, K6, (P1, BWL, P1), K13, K2E: 26 Row 55: K2E, P13, (K1, P1, K1), P6, K2E: 26 Row 56: K2E, K6, (P1, K1, P1),K4, unravel 1 stitch down to the BWL, K8, K2E: 25 Row 57: K2E, P12, (K1, P1, K1), P6, K2E: 25 Row 58: K2E, K6, (P1, K1, P1), K8, BWL, K4, K2E: 26 Row 59: K2E, P13, (K1, P1, K1), P6, K2E: 26 Row 60: K2E, K3, BWL, K3, (P1, K1, P1), K13, K2E: 27 Row 61: K2E, P13, (K1, P1, K1), P7, K2E: 27 Row 62: K2E, K7, (P1, unravel 1 stitch down to the BWL, P1), K13, K2E: 26 Row 63: K2E, P22, K2E: 26 Row 64: K2E, K12, BWL, K10, K2E: 27 Row 65/67/69/71: K2E, P23, K2E: 27 Row 66/68/70: K2E, K23, K2E: 27 Row 72: K2, K3, unravel 1 stitch down to the BWL,K19, K2E: 26 Row 73/75/77/79: K2E, P22, K2E: 26 Row 74/78: K2E, K22, K2E: 26 Row 76: K2E, K6, BWL, K11, unravel 1 stitch down to the BWL, K4, K2E: 26 Row 80: K2E, K12, unravel 1 stitch down to the BWL, K9, K2E: 25 Row 81/83: K2E, P21, K2E: 25 Row 82: K2E, K21, K2E: 25 Row 84: K2E, K2, BWL, K20, K2E: 26 Row 85: K2E, P22, K2E: 26 Row 86: K2E, K7, unravel 1 stitch down to the BWL, K12, K2E: 25 Row 87: K2E, P21, K2E: 25 Row 88: K2E, K2, unravel 1 stitch down to the BWL, 18, K2E: 24
ROW 89/90: Knit across. You can add one more K row before casting off if you like your bottom border more prominent, and if there is yarn left. Row 91: Cast off. Weave in ends, block, trim yarn ends, and wear! Wet blocking and pinning is suggested.
