The Only One in the World Cowl by Professor Fonz
Almost infinitely customizable, this distinctive cowl marks you out as a Sherlockian in any outdoor context. A smallish design utilizing the patterns and techniques from my Knitting is Boring project (knitted entirely in the round, with fair isle motifs throughout). Great for seasonal gifts and for using up your yarn stash. The version presented here was developed for the winner of my tumblr knitlock giveaway. Make it your own by substituting/adding your own patterns and colours! You can use my 'Knitting is boring' patterns as inspiration. NB: This pattern is for private use only. Please do not use it for any commercial purpose. Thank you. Materials: Aran weight yarn (100% wool works best): I used Black (1 ball), Cream (1 ball), Grey (1/2 ball), Graphite (1/4 ball), Red (1/4 ball), Turquoise (1/4 ball). 4.5 mm circular needles (60 cm); Tapestry needle. Gauge: 20 sts to 10 cm Abbreviations: CO - cast on; BO - bind off; st- stitch; rd - round; K-knit; P-purl; St st - Stockinette st Size: One size fits most. Bottom circ: 86 cm; top circ: 70 cm, length 30 cm. With black, CO 156 st. Join in the round making sure not to twist sts. Work 8 rds in K1 P1 rib Switch to St st and start working Pattern 1 (wallpaper - 13 repeats of 12-st motif) Work Pattern 1 for 18 rds
Pattern 1 Work Pattern 2 (221 B skulls - 13 repeats of 12-st motif) for 12 rds
Rd 13 of Patt2: with turquoise, (K10, K2tog) 12 times, K12 (decrease 12 sts = 144 sts) Work Pattern 3 (Bored... bored! - 2 repeats of 72-st motif) for 12 rds Pattern 3 - letters taken from the Alphabet knitting chart (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alphabet--signs) Rd 13 of Pattern 3: with cream, k all sts decreasing 4 evenly around = 140 sts Work Pattern 4 (I0U apple - 10 repeats) for 15 rds
Switch to black. K 1 rd. Work 6 rds of K1, P1 rib. BO.
Finishing:
Weave in all ends If you want a raised edge (as per picture, to prevent the cowl rolling inside out), sew the outer edge of rib band to the inner edge to form a narrow tube. If you prefer the rib edge look, let it be. Block andwear.
Pattern Variations
This pattern can be customized in a variety of ways. You can use a wide range of motifs to profess your love for all things Sherlockian (or whatever else rocks your boat, it's all fine!) Here's a rough guide to your options: Work rib edge. The first 31 pattern rounds or so (156 sts on the needle) - you need a pattern (patterns) with a 12-st repeat (or a 6 st-repeat), for instance:
(John Watson Xmas) The next 12 rds or so (144 sts) - you need a pattern with a 6, 12, 18, 24 etc... up to 72 sts repeat, for instance:
(Moriarty Tie Skulls) The final 14 rds - you need a pattern with a 14-st repeat. OR ALTERNATIVELY you can just continue without further decreases with 144 sts on the needle (which allows for the most varied range of pattern widths) and decrease 4 sts at the top of the pattern, before switching to rib edge. Please message me if you have any pattern substitution questions - essentially though it's all fine.
Sherlockian (and other) chart sources:
Here is a link to my blog post with my Sherlockian charts: http://professorfonz.tumblr.com/post/48741987970/knitting-is-boring-pattern-selections-here-are Here is a link to the original 'My Favourite Things' scarf charts: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/my-favourite-things-infinity-scarf And here is a link to another fantastic Sherlockian infinity scarf with original charts: http://professorfonz.tumblr.com/post/62651806395/iuliaverity-sherlock-scarf-part-i-patterns Have fun! And make sure you upload a pic of your project so I can admire it.
