Never the Blues Cowl
Designed by Gudy Klawer (gklawer@gmail.com) Start the New Year right and knit up a fun and uplifting project in a thick and thin bulky weight yarn that's fast, easy, and a great resolution to be both chic and warm.
finished Measurements:
s/m: 11 Inches in length by 9 inches for neck, 23-24 inches % circumference at cast on edge for s/m version lg/xl: (12 inches in length by 13.5 inches for neck, 29.5-3o.s inches % circumference at cast on edge for larger version) the round bottom up, model wearing s/m versio
Yarn:
1 skein STRANDavarious Think or Think 1oo%Merino Bulky wt 250 yds, Needles: 20-24" circular, size 15 Notions: Stich marker, yarn needle for weaving in ends Gauge: Approx.. 8.8 stitches per 4 inches 3.3 rows per inch In stockinette stitch Size S/m (L/xL) Loosely c0 1oo(120) sts Join in the round. K 1 round and place marker for beginning of round. Section 1 Beginning of pattern Set up rib pattern K2, P3, around. Repeat this round until you have 4 1/2", (5 1/2") Section 2 (knit for 3"for all sizes) Decrease round K2tog, P3 around Next round Kl, P3, around. Repeat this round until 7 1/2"(8 1/2") from c0 edge. Section 3 (knit for 1 1/"for all sizes) Decrease round Kl, P2tog, Pl, around. Next round K1, p2, around Repeat this round until 9"(1o") from co edge.
Section 4 (knit for 2"for all sizes)
Decrease round K1, P2tog, around Next round K1, P1, around Repeat this round until 11"(l2") from c0 edge. Bind off very, very loosely in pattern.
