Maegan's Cowl
Simple cables add texture to this stylish cowl, while rows of sparkling beads accentuate the reflective quality of the yarn. Sitting loosely around the neck, it adds winter warmth without the adjustment scarves require. This yarn's extreme softness and minimal shedding are perfect in this comfortable accessory. Match it withMaegan'sBeanie.
YARN:
Colinton Light Fingering
100% Australian Young Goat un-brushed mohair 2 x 50 gr skeins (230yds/210m) PROJECT: SKILL LEVEL: Easy. Uses basic stitches and beading. US Size 11 (8mm) circular knitting needles to work in the round US Size 8 (1.5mm) steel crochet hook sized to draw through bead Stitchmarker NOTIONS: GAUGE: #116 x 3/o round silver lined glass beads
USE A LIFELINE:
36 sts x 12 rows = 4" square
EQUIPMENT:
diagram not to scale An easy way to'catch' dropped stitches! Run a fine thread through the stitches of a completed row. It takes just a few seconds. If 6. Continue alternating purl and knit sections until there are 7 purl sections. The last to unravel back to the\`lifeline' row and your stitches will be safe and easy to slip back onto the needle. 1. Using twisted German cast on, cast on 89 stitches on the smaller needles. Place a stitch knit with confidence!
BEADINGANDSTITCHTECHNIQUES
BK1 (Bead knit stitch): Pick up bead, sliding it onto the shaft of the crochet hook. Using hook, lift first stitch from left needle. Pull stitch through bead and return stitch (with bead on) to left needle. Knit stitch. BP1 (Bead purl stitch): Pick up bead, sliding it onto the shaft of the crochet hook. Using hook, lift first stitch from left needle. Pull stitch through bead and return stitch (with bead on) to left needle. Purl stitch. BSL (Bead slip stitch): Pick up bead, sliding it onto the shaft of the crochet hook. Using hook, lift first stitch from left needle. Pull stitch through bead and slip (with bead on) to right needle. P1fb: Purl into front and back of stitch to create 2 sts. · The CO and BO will determine the finished dimensions. It is important that these widths are consistent particularly where symmetry is important. The knitting will slide and move due to the silky quality of the mohair. The structure you may be looking for will be in the CO and BO edges. Leave long tails at completion or on any knots and weave these in before washing. Knots have a tendency to loosen until after the wash process. Fill sink with lukewarm water. Dilute mild detergent solution before submerging garment and allow it to soak. We recommend using Unicorn Fiber Wash. Minimize agitation as this may felt the fibers. Rinse thoroughly under tap until suds are eliminated. If there is concern over residual dyes left in the yarn, we recommend adding some white household vinegar tc the wash water to complete dye absorption. We highly recommend adding a 10-minute soak in Unicorn Fiber Rinse solution diluted in cool water. It helps to remove static and protect the garment. Gently squeeze out excess water in a towel and proceed to block the garment. Stretch the CO and BO to the desired widths, and pin into place on dry towel. Use pins to create an even edge in between, and to stretch and hold any 'points' knitted along the edge. The stitching will become very smooth and even. Allow to completely dry before unpinning.
INSTRUCTIONS
Using doubled yarn, cast on 68 sts, using a very stretchy, loose method, to ensure cowl edge will stretch comfortably. Cut 1 strand leaving tail to weave in. Join in round, being careful to not twist. Place marker.
BEADED BORDER
Rows 1-3: K. Row 4: \*BK1, K2, rep from \*, ending K2. 22 beads over 68 sts. Row 5: K. Row 6: K1 \*BK1, K2, rep from \* to last st, ending K1. 22 beads over 68 sts. Row 7: K. Row 8 (purl increase row): P16, P1fb, P34, P1fb, P16. 70 sts. Rows 9,10: K. Row 11: \*K2, BK1, K2, rep from \*. 14 beads over 70 sts. Row 12: K. Row 13: Purl.
BEADEDYARNOVERCABLE
Row 14 (decrease row): \*P2, BSL, K2, psso, rep from \*. 14 beads over 56 sts. Row 15 (increase row): \*BP1, P1, K1, yo, K1, rep from \*. 14 beads over 70 sts. Rows 16,17: \*P2, K3, rep from \*. Row 18 (decrease row): \*P2, sl 1, K2, psso, rep from \*. 56 sts. Row 19 (increase row): \*P2, K1, yo, Ki, rep from \*. 70 sts. Rows 20,21: \*P2, K3, rep from \*. Repeat Rows 18-21 three more times. You will then have worked 16 rows after Row 17. 70 sts. Row 22: Purl. Rows 23,24:K. Row 25: \*K2, BK1, K2, rep from \*. 14 beads over 70 sts. Rows 26,27: K. Row 28: Purl. Rows 29,30: K. Row 31: \*BK1, K4, rep from \*. 14 beads over 70 sts. Row 32: K. Row 33: Purl. Row 34: Bind off using a very stretchy, loose method, to ensure cowl edge will stretch comfortably. Weave in tail.
