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The Buttermilk Cowl is an infinity scarf worked in the round and packed with small but mighty cables plus a generous helping of seed stitch for maximum texture and squishiness. Each row of the pattern repeat is easy to memorize, giving you a visually complex surface texture with that’s a breeze to knit.
This pattern is for you if… You are an unabashed lover of 2×2 cables, you can’t get enough of seed stitch, and the thought of combining the two leaves you breathless.
Move along if… Lots and lots of cables are not your idea of a good time.
This pattern matches the Buttermilk Toque.
Pattern Details
Size
One size, unstretched, approximately: 54”/137cm circumference, 9.5”/24cm tall
Yarn
542 yards (495 meters) / 282 grams (10oz) worsted weight yarn.
Sample knit in: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (110 yards/101 meters per 50 grams/1.76 oz; 100% wool; 6 skeins) in colour Indigo Heather.
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Gauge
24 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in charted cable pattern
Needles
Size A: 1 US 6/4mm 32”/81cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size B: 1 US 7/4.5mm 32”/81cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Notions
stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Techniques
knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing stitches, making cables using up to four stitches
Both charts and written instructions are included for the stitch patterns.
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Share your finished project on Instagram or Twitter by tagging me or using the #ButtermilkCowl hashtag.
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The Cedarvale Cowl is a short cowl worked in the round and featuring 2×2 cables that work up to resemble wheat sheaves or the vaulting in gothic architecture. Each row of the pattern repeat is easy to memorize, giving you a visually complex surface texture that’s straightforward to knit.
This pattern is for you if… You are an unabashed lover of mini-cables and ample negative space that sets them off.
Move along if… Lots and lots of cables are not your idea of a good time.
Pattern Details
Size
One size, unstretched, approximately: 22.5” / 57cm circumference; 8.5” / 21.5cm tall
Yarn
193 yards (177 meters) / 101 grams (3.6oz) worsted weight yarn that showcases cables well.
Sample knit with: Malabrigo Rios (210 yards/192 meters per 100 grams/3.53oz skein; 100% superwash Merino wool; 1 skein) in colour Glitter.
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Gauge
22.5 stitches and 29 rows = 4″/10cm in charted cable pattern
Needles
Size A: 1 US 6/4mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size B: 1 US 7/4.5mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Notions
stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Techniques
knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing stitches, making cables using up to two stitches
Both charts and written instructions are included for the stitch patterns.
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Share your finished project on Instagram or Twitter by tagging me or using the #CedarvaleCowl hashtag.
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An ideal project for beginners, the Coney Island Cowl knits up quickly in super bulky yarn using only knit and purl stitches to create an all over texture that looks more complex than it is. Thick yarn, large needles, and any easy to memorize pattern makes this a project easily completed in an afternoon.
This pattern is for you if… You’re comfortable with knits and purls but want something a little more exciting than garter or stockinette stitches, you need a quick knit for a gift or charity donation, or want something to keep your hands busy while watching Netflix.
Move along if… You want a more complex stitch pattern to keep you on your toes.
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Pattern Details
Size
Finished dimensions: height: 8.75”, width: 10.75”, circumference: 21.75”
Yarn
Approx. 87 yards (80 meters) / 140 grams (4.94 ounces) of super bulky yarn
Sample knit in: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Stripes ( 87 yards/80 meters per 140 grams/4.94 oz; 80% acrylic, 20% wool; 1 skein) in colour Coney Island.
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Gauge
11 stitches and 16 rows = 4″/10cm in textured pattern
Needles
1 US 13/9mm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Notions
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Techniques
knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, binding off
Stitch patterns are written only.
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Share your finished project on Instagram or Twitter by tagging me or using the #ConeyIslandCowl hashtag.
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ONES AND ZEROES is a top-down, bandana-style cowl alternating bands of 1×2 twisted rib with a symmetrical mesh lace. Perfect for early spring or fall, ONES AND ZEROES is easy to throw on during those not-quite-warm-enough days that still have a bit of bite to the breeze.
This pattern is for you if… You like very short repeats that are easy to memorize.
Move along if… You’re prone to forgetting your stitch increases.
Pattern Details
Construction
Cowl is knit from the top down, first worked flat before being joined to knit in the round until completion.
Size
One size: 20.5”/52cm circumference at neck opening; 45.5”/116cm circumference at bottom edge; 23.75”/60cm long along front centre spine
Yarn
Approximately 545 yards (498 meters) / 100 grams (3.5oz) heavy lace / light fingering weight yarn that produces a nice drape when knit to gauge.
Sample knit with: The Fibre Co. Meadow (545 yards/498 meters per 100 grams/3.5oz skein; 40% Merino wool, 25% baby llama, 20% silk, 15% linen; 1 skein used).
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Gauge
32 stitches / 42 rows = 4″/10cm in Ones motif worked flat
Needles
US 2/2.75mm 29”/74cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Notions
4 stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Techniques
Knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, making yarn overs, increasing stitches using m1l and m1r, knitting two stitches together, knitting/purling through the back loop, reading a lace chart (if using chart option), garter tab cast on.
Stitch patterns are provided as both charts and written instructions.
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Share your finished project on Instagram or Twitter by tagging me or using the #OnesAndZeroesCowl hashtag.
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Tea, Earl Grey, Decaf is a close-fitting cowl inspired by the sartorial choices of everyone’s favourite retired starship captain. Knit from the bottom up, the cowl features a combination of ribbing and a woven cable panel separated by travelling 1×1 diagonal twists.
This pattern is for you if… You are an unabashed lover of cables and like to zip through large sections of ribbing.
Move along if… Lots and lots of cables are not your idea of a good time.
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Pattern Details
Size
One size: 7.5″/19cm high at the front, 8.25″/21cm high at the back; 20″/51cm circumference
Yarn
189 yards (173 meters) / 80 grams (2.8oz) worsted weight yarn that showcases cables well.
Sample knit in: The Fibre Co. Cumbria (236 yards/216 meters per 100 grams / 2.52 oz; 60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% Mohair; 1 skein) in colour Appleby Castle.
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Gauge
22 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
Needles
1 US 6/4mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Notions
cable needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Techniques
knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, knitting through the back loop, making cables using four stitches, making twists using two stitches
Both charts and written instructions are included for the stitch patterns.
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Share your finished project on Instagram or Twitter by tagging me or using the #TeaEarlGreyDecafCowl hashtag.