The Carefree Cowl is a quick knit using super bulky yarn for instant gratification! It's a great beginner project that results in a cozy textured cowl perfect for keeping you warm on brisk fall days.
GAUGE
8 sts = 4in/10cm in St st
YARN
1 skein Lion Brand Wool-Ease Quick & Easy (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 106yds/97m), shown in Natural [super chunky]
NEEDLES
6mm/US10 32in circular needle Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the proper gauge.
NOTIONS
1 yarn needle
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx 27in/68.5cm circumference and 8.5in /21.5cm high (unstretched).
ABBREVIATIONS
co cast-on k2tog knit 2 sts together rep repeat rnd(s) round(s) sts stitches St st Stockinette stitch yo yarn over
STITCH GUIDE
LONG TAIL CAST-ON For helpful visual instructions we like: http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/longtail-cast-on
DIRECTIONS
Using the Long Tail Cast-On CO 64 sts. See Stitch Guide on Page 1 for link to visual tutorial.
Place a marker to denote start of round and join in round, being careful not to twist. Rnds 1 - 4: Knit. Rnd 5: Purl Rnd 6 - 8: Knit Rnd 9: Purl Rnds 10 - 12: Knit Rnd 13: Purl Rnd 14 & 15: Knit Rnd 16: \*Yo, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd. Rnds 17 & 18: Knit Rnd 19: Purl Rnds 20 - 22: Knit Rnd 23: Purl Rnds 24 - 26: Knit Rnd 27: Purl Rnd 28 - 30: Knit Rnd 31: Knit Bind off loosely and weave in your ends.
