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Pattern Overview
The Crossroads Cowl is knit in the round from the bottom up with DK-weight merino wool. The design features a combination of simple cables and ribbing.
First, you will cast on the required number of stitches and join knitting in the round. Next, you will knit the bottom ribbing and proceed to knit a long tube. After that, you will work the top ribbing and bind off the stitches.
Be sure to check out the matching Crossroads Hat knitting pattern.
Size
One size
Finished measurements:
Length: 25cm/ 9.75″
Circumference: 49cm/ 19.25″
Gauge
10x10cm (4x4in) = 21sts x 28rows in stockinette stitch after blocking on 4mm (US 06) needles.
Yarn
Drops Daisy in the color light grey (mix 04), 2 balls.
Needles
3.5mm (US 04), 40cm (32″) circular knitting needles for the ribbing.
4mm (US 06), 40cm (32″) circular knitting needles for the body.
Notions
Cable needle (optional), stitch marker, tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors.
Abbreviations
1/1LC (1 over 1 Left Cross) – slip the next stitch onto a cable needle and hold in front, knit 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch from the cable needle.
1/1RC (1 over 1 Right Cross) – slip the next stitch onto a cable needle and hold in back, knit 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch from the cable needle.
k – knit.
p – purl.
st (s) – stitch (es).
* * – repeat the instructions in between the asterisks the number of times specified.
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CROSSROADS COWL KNITTING PATTERN
Cast On
With 3.5mm (US 04) needles, cast on 144sts using the Long-tail cast-on.
Place a stitch marker and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
Bottom ribbing
Round 1: *k2, p2* to end.
Repeat round 1 7 more times.
Cowl body
Switch to 4mm (US 06) needles.
Round 1: *k2, p2, 1/1RC, p2, k2, p2, 1/1LC, p2* to end.
Rounds 2-4: *k2, p2* to end.
Repeat rounds 1-4 until the cowl measures approximately 22.5cm/ 8.75″ from the cast-on edge.
Finish on round 1.
Top ribbing
Switch back to 3.5mm (US 04) needles.
Round 1: *k2, p2* to end.
Repeat round 1 7 more times.
Finishing
Bind off sts. Weave in all loose ends.
Wet block the finished cowl.
