Ruche and Welt Cowl
by Sarah Jordan CRAFT: knitting SIzES: one size
The Ruche and Welt Cowl features an interesting texture that looks complex but is relatively easy to achieve and allows a hand-dyed yarn to shine. The finished cowl can be worn in several different ways, providing versatility and flexibility. Worked in a wool/silk blend, it is both warm and soft and has great drape.
INSTRUCTIONS:
CO 200 sts. Join for working in the round, being careful not to twist. Pm to indicate beginning of rnd.
Beginning Border
Rnd 1 P all sts needles US size 7 (4.5 mm) 40" (100 cm) circular needles notions one stitch marker; tapestry needle GAUGE: 18 sts and 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch after blocking. Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge. STITCH GUIDE: M1L (make one) With left needle tip, lift strand between needles from front to back. Knit lifted loop through the back.
| Rnd 2 | K all sts |
| Rep Rnds 1 and 2 three more times (8 rnds total worked; 4 garter ridges made). | |
| Ruche | |
| Rnd 9 | (K1, M1L) around - 400 sts |
| Rnds 10 - 19 | K all sts |
| Rnd 20 | (k2tog) around - 200 sts |
| Welt | |
| Rnd 21 | K all sts |
| Rnd 22 | P all sts |
| Rnds 23 - 29 | K all sts |
| Rnd 30 | *On the WS, pick up a purl bump 7 rows below the first st on the left needle, place it on the needle, and |
| Rnds 31 - 40 | k2tog.* Rep from * to * around until all sts have been joined Rep Rnds 21-30 of Welt once more two welts created |
| Rnd 41 | K all sts |
| Rnds 42 - 53 | Rep Rnds 9-20 of Ruche |
| Rnds 54 - 73 | Rep Rnds 21-30 of Welt twice - two welts created |
| Rnd 74 | K all sts |
| Rnds 75 - 86 | Rep Rnds 9-20 of Ruche. |
End Border
Rnd 87 K all sts Rnd 88 P all sts Rnds 89 - 94 Rep Rnds 87 and 88 three more times - 8 rnds total worked; 4 garter ridges made Bind off all stitches.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. Block if desired. NOTE: Due to the high silk content in the modeled yarn, the finished cowl is likely to stretch out when blocked. If you do not wish to gain any additional length when blocking, be sure to support the cowl fully if wet blocking and push it back into shape when drying flat.
Original design by Sarah Jordan
Sarah has been knitting for more than twothirds of her life, has been an avid spinner since 2008, and has an addiction to knitting and designing color-work and accessories. She sees knitting and knitwear design as escapes from her "real-world" jobs as an editor and mom. You can find her on Ravelry as PAKnitWit; she blogs at paknitwit.blogspot.com. It is of the utmost importance to Tangled to provide accurate and well-written patterns. All Tangled patterns have been carefully edited for errors. If you think you may have found a mistake please contact the Stix Chix at contact@stixyarn.com This pattern is copyright 2012 by Sarah Jordan and may not be distributed in any way. Photos by Brittany Tyler.
