1 /4 LB. COWL
by Christina Harris
Worsted weight version with button loops
Dk weight version with button holes A super cozy button-up neckwarmerto knit with 4 oz. of handspun or any worsted or dk-weight yarn Finished Size approx. 86 cm (34") long x 11.5 cm (4.5") wide
Yarn:
170 yds. Worsted weight handspun (3 ply, 12 wpi) or 250 yds. DK weight handspun (3 ply, 14 wpi) or yarn of your choice of similar weight. Shown in Hello Yarn Falklands wool in 'Grouch' (yellow and purple worsted weight version) and merino handdyed and spun (blue dk-weight version).
Needles:
Size US 8 / 5mm straight needles for worsted weight version Size US 6 / 4mm straight needles for dk weight version Both versions: Cable needle Gauge is not critical—-use a needle size that gives you the fabric you like Notions: 2 3/4" (19mm) buttons
Instructions:
Cast on 30 stitches.First row: $\star\mathsf{K}1$ , P1, repeat from \* to end of row. 2nd row: $\mathsf{\star p}_{1,\mathsf{K}1}$ ,repeatfrom \*to end of row. Repeat these two rows (seed stitch) 4 more times—10 rows total. Next row: begin chart. Continue, repeating chart until you've worked 84 cm (33") or to desired length so that scarf can circle your neck twice comfortably and then button together. If possible, end on row 14 of chart so pattern is symmetrical. Beginning on right side row, begin seed stitch pattern again. If you would like button holes, on 5th row, (K1,P1) 4 times, K2tog,YO, (K1P1) 5 times, K2tog,YO, (K1,P1) to end. Complete 10 rows total of seed stitch and bind off. If you would like button loops instead, complete 10 rows seed stitch. On 11th row start binding off stitches and working small loops of i-cord as follows: bind off 7 stitches, work next stitch without binding off——2 sts on RH needle. \*Return both to LH needle and knit each again. Repeat from $^\star6$ more times. Then pass right stitch over left and continue binding off next stitch as before, thus re-attaching loop to work. Bind off next 12 stitches. Repeat above steps for 2nd button loop, then finish binding off remaining stitches.
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Chart Symbols
Knit on right side rows, Purl on wrong side rows Purl on right side rows, Knit on wrong side rows Slip4stitchesontocableneedleand hold atfront of work,P4,K4fromcableneedle Slip 4 stitches onto cable needle and hold at back of work, K4, P4 from cable needle Slip 4 stitches onto cable needle and hold at back of work, K4, K4 from cable needle Slip 4 stitches onto cable needle and hold at front of work, K4, K4 from cable needle
