I remember Mrs. Falsone, the 4th grade teacher who stood at the board in front the classroom and wrote in her flawless handwritin8, demonstratin8 proper letter formation. The Penmanship Cowl evokes the perfect curlicues of her cursive writin8, complete with the dots to show you where to begin and end
Penmanship Cowl
by Joan Forgione PENMANSHIP COWL is a sophisticated and elegant lace-and-cable cowl. It's a quick and interesting knit for those brisk evenings out on the town or under a conservative coat on your chilly commute to the office. Suitable for ADVENTUROUS BEGINNER
SKILLS USED
Knitting in the round Cabling Decreasing Working from a chart
YARN
2 skeins Blue Sky Alpacas Sport Weight [100% baby alpaca] - 110 yds /50g skein - color 539 (Capri) OR 165 yards sport weight yarn
NEEDLES &NOTIONS
Size 5 (3.75mm) circular needle, 16" long OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE stitch marker tapestry needle
Copyright 2012 Joan Forgione
This pattern, including text and images, is an original Paper Moon Knits design and may not be reprinted,reproduced, distributed or sold without the express permission of the author.
FINISHEDMEASUREMENTS
Circumference = 18" (unstretched) Length = 6"
GAUGE
34 sts and 37 rows = 4"/10 cm over Lace and Cable (Chart B)
COWL
Cast on 156 sts. Join to work in round. Place marker for beg of round. Work Chart A two times. \*Work Chart B once. Then work Chart C once\*. Repeat \* to \*. Then work Chart B once more. Work Chart A two times. [56 rows total] Bind off all sts loosely. Weave in loose ends.
Chart Key
knit purl yarn-over k2tog (knit 2 together) ssk (slip, slip, knit) #\*Right Cross (RC) [slip 2 sts to cable needle, hold at back of work, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle]
PATTERN STITCHES
Chart A—-Cabled Rib (multiple of 13 sts) RNDS 1, 2 and 4 - \*P2, k2, pl, k2, p2, k4; rep from \*. RND 3 - \*P2, k2, pl, k2, p2, Right Cross (RC)++; rep from \*.
Chart B—-Lace & Cable (multiple of 13 sts) RND 1 - \*P2, k2tog, yo, k3, p2, k4; rep from \*. RND 2 and all even rounds - \*P2, k5, p2, k4; rep from \*. RND 3 - \*P2, k2, yo, ssk, kl, p2, RC; rep from \*. RND 5 - \*P2, k3, yo, ssk, p2, k4; rep from \*. RND 7 - \*P2 , kl, k2tog, yo, k2, p2, RC; rep from \*.
Chart C—-Lace (multiple of 13 sts) RND 1 - \*P2, k2tog, yo, k3, p2, k4; rep from \*. RND 2 and all even rounds - \*P2, k5, p2, k4; rep from \*. RND 3 - \*P2, k2, yo, ssk, kl, p2, k4; rep from \* RND 5 - \*P2, k3, yo, ssk, p2, k4; rep from \*. RND 7 - \*P2, kl, k2tog, yo, k2, p2, k4; rep from \*.
ABBREVIATIONS
beg begin(ning) rnd(s) round(s) sts stitches
