Paris-Roubaix Cuffs and Cowl by Star Athena
Cowl Size: 6.75" long. 20" circumference. Cuff Size: 6.75" long. Circumference depends on preference. Needles: 1 set US #8/4.5mm straight or circular needle (or size to get gauge). Gauge: 18 sts/25 rows = 4" in Stockinette St. Yarn: Any Heavy worsted-weight or Aranweight yarn that gives you proper gauge. Sample shown: Berroco Remix [30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 10% Silk, 9% Linen; 216yd per 100gr ball]; color: 3930 Smoke: 1 ball. Notions: Tapestry needle. Skill level: This advanced-beginner pattern is knit flat and sewn together. You'll need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, and bind off. Backstory: Beginning in 1896, Paris-Roubaix (Pair-ee Roo-bay) is one of the oldest road cycling races still running. The trek always leaves riders caked in mud and grit from the cobbled paths and rutted tracks of northern France's former coal-mining region. The best part? The winner gets to keep a cobblestone as a trophy. With this project, you get a smart set of cuffs and matching cowl inspired by the winding tracks and cobbles of this spring cycling classic. Even though this event is nicknamed I'Enfer du Nord, or Hell of the North, this knitting project is more likefreewheeling! ABBREVIATIONS: BO: Bind off CQ: Cast on K: Knit P: Purl Rnd: Round. Sl: Slip. As in, slip the next stitch from left to right purl-wise. St, sts: Stitch, stitches \*see chart legend for more abbreviations
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Cable Cast On:
Place a slip knot on the left needle. Knit one st and put it on the left needle. (2 sts) Next: Insert right needle between these two sts, wrap yarn around needle and bring through. Transfer the newly created stitch onto the left needle. Repeat.
Start Cuffs:
Repeat rows 1 - 20 of Cobble Path Chart until working edge meets CO edge around arm, ending after working one of the following rows: 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 19, or 20. This is “last row worked" on chart below. Next Rows 1 - 2: Consult chart to determine the next rows to work: Repeat last two rows once more. BO all sts.
| Last row worked | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 19 | 20 |
| Row 1 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 1 | |
| Row 2 | 1 | ２ | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
Start Cowl:
CO 30 sts using Cable Cast On. Work rows 1 -2 of Cobble Path Chart across all sts. Repeat rows 1 - 20 of Cobble Path Chart until piece measures 20", ending after working one of the following rows: 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 19, or 20. This is “"last row worked" on chart above. Next Rows 1 - 2: Consult chart to determine the next rows to work Repeat last two rows once more. BO all sts.
Finishing:
Overlap CO edge and BO edge by .5" and sew shut. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
Cobble Path Chart
| 30 | 2827 | 26 25 | 24 | 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M | M | M | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18 | M | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M | M | 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16 | ML | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14 | M | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ML | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MR | MR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MR | MR | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | MR | MR | m 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 2 |
Legend:
| purl RS: purl stitch WS:knit stitch | |
| knit | RS:knit stitch WS:purl stitch |
| MR WS: | MakeOneRight RS:Bring the tip of the left-hand needle under the strand between stitches,from back to front. Knit this loop. One stitch increased. |
| ssk RS:Slip one stitch as if to knit,Slip another stitch asif to knit.Insert left-hand needle into front of these2stitches and knit them together WS:Purl two stitches together in back loops, inserting needle from the left,behind and into the backs of the 2nd&1st stitchesin that order | |
| k2tog RS:Knit two stitches together as one stitch WS:Purl2stitches together | |
| M | MakeOneLeft RS:Bring the tip of the left-hand needle under the strand between stitches,from front toback. Knit through the back of the loop.One stitch increased. |
Pattern:
R1 (RS): pl, kl, pl, k3, p6, k2, p6, k3, pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, pl R2 (Ws): pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, p2, k6, p2, k6, p2, kl, pl, kl, pl R3: pl, kl, pl, kl, M1R, kl, ssk, p5, M1R, kl, ssk, p5, M1R, kl, ssk, pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, p1 R4: pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, p3, k6, p2, k6, p3, kl, pl, kl, pl R5: pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, M1R, kl, ssk, p5, M1R, kl, ssk, p5, M1R, kl, ssk, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, pl R6: pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, p2, k6, p2, k6, p2, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, pl R7: pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, M1R, kl, ssk, p5, M1R, kl, ssk, p5, M1R, kl, ssk, pl, kl, pl, kl, p1 R8: pl, kl, p1, kl, p3,k6, p2, k6,p3, kl, pl,kl, pl, kl, pl R9: pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, M1R, k1, ssk, p5, M1R, kl, ssk, p5, M1R, kl, ssk, kl, pl, kl, pl R10: pl, kl, pl, kl, p2, k6, p2, k6, p2, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, p1 R11: pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, k3, p6, k2, p6, k3, pl, kl, pl R12: pl, kl, pl, kl, p2, k6, p2, k6, p2, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, p1 R13: pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, k2tog, k1, M1L, p5, k2tog, kl, Mll, p5, k2tog, kl, M1L, kl, pl, kl, pl R14: pl, kl, pl, kl, p3, k6, p2, k6, p3, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, pl R15: pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, k2tog, k1, M1L, p5, k2tog, kl, M1L, p5, k2tog, kl, Mll, pl, kl, pl, kl, p1 R16: pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, p2, k6, p2, k6, p2, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, p1 R17: pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, k2tog, k1, M1L, p5, k2tog, kl, M1L, p5, k2tog, kl, M1L, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, pl R18: pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, p3, k6, p2, k6, p3, kl, pl, kl, pl R19: pl, kl, pl, kl, k2tog, k1, M1L, p5, k2tog,kl, M1L, p5, k2tog, kl, M1L, pl, kl, pl, kl, p1, kl, p1 R20: pl, kl, pl, kl, pl, kl, p1, kl, p2, k6, p2, k6, p2, kl, pl, kl, p1
This pattern was test knitted and modeled by Sorren Kerr. Photographs by Vivian Aubrey. Many thanks!
