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| Ilean SIZE One size FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Length: Approx. 18 inches in diameter Width: Approx. MATERIALS Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted; >1 skein Note: See pattern notes for yarn substitution recommendations. Recommended needle size: 1 set US #7/4.5mm straight or circular needle GAUGE Gauge: 18 = 4 inches in stockinette st Note: Gauge is not critical for this project, as the length is more important than the width. PATTERN NOTES sl1: slip one stitch with yarn in back sl1-k1-psso: Slip one stitch, knit the next stitch, pass the slipped stitch over. This lace pattern in this cowl is worked over a multiple of 3 sts, and can therefore be modified to work with any weight of yarn. Add or subtract stitches/pattern repeats in order to achieve a similar width. This is a very customizable pattern, as stitches may be added or subtracted from the original pattern to create variations in height/thickness, and length may be added or subtracted to make a tighter or mare drapey cowl. | |
PATTERN
CO 39 stitches.
Row 1: sl1,k2, [yo, sl1-k1-psso, k1] until 3 sts remain, k3
Row 2: sl1, k2, p until 3 sts remain, k3
Row 3: sl1, k3, [yo, sl1-k1-psso, k1] until 2 sts remain, k2
Row 4: Same as row 2
Row 5: sl1, k4, [yo, sl1-k1-psso, k1] until 1 st remains, k1
Row 6: Same as row 2
Repeat Rows 1-6 until length measures approx. 19 inches (or desired circumference).
FINISHING
This cowl is bound off and seamed at the same time in a similar fashion to a 3 needle bind-off, saving a step and creating a very finished look.
I find this to be more easily accomplished with a crochet hook, but can be done without one.
Turn cowl wrong side out, lining up the cast-on edge with the live stitches still on the needle - cast on edge in front.
Slip your right needle through the first stitch of the cast-on edge, then through the first live stitch on the needle and knit through both.
Repeat this once more, the pass the first knit stitch over the second, as in a regular bind-off. Continue in this fashion until all live stitches have been bound off.
Weave in ends.
Enjoy! :)
Comments
haha, i probably shouldn't admit that and just go with your theory. :D