The cowl is worked entirely in the round, so there are no seams to spoil the surface of the rib pattern. Make the cowl in neutrals to go with all your outerwear, or pick a blending shade to match your favorite coat.
ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE
The cowl took 6 hours to knit, and 2 minutes to weave in the ends.
ABOUT THIS YARN
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Super-chunky is a substantial but deliciously soft mix of 55% merino wool, 33% microfiber, and 12% cashmere. There are 82 yds. (75 m) to a 100 g (approx. 3½ oz.) ball.
SIZE
Width: around lower edge: 45½ in. (116 cm); length: 8½ in. (22 cm) (excluding collar).
YOU WILL NEED
• 4 x 100 g balls (approx. 14 oz.) of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Super-chunky in shade 01
• medium-length size US 10½ (7 mm) circular needle
GAUGE
12 sts and 18 rows to 4 in. (10 cm) over rib in the round, when pressed, on size 10½ (7 mm) circular needle. Change needle size, if necessary, to obtain this gauge.
ABBREVIATIONS
dec = decrease; k = knit; p = purl; skpo = slip one, k1, pass slipped st over; st(s) = stitch(es); tog = together; [ ] = work instructions in square brackets as directed.
COWL
Cast on 140 sts. Work in rounds.
Round 1 (RS) [K2, p2] to end, joining sts into a round. This round forms rib. Rib 35 more rounds.
Dec Round 1 [K2, p1, k2tog, skpo, p1, k2, rib 10] 7 times. 126 sts.
Dec Round 2 [K2, k2tog, skpo, k2, rib 10] 7 times. 112 sts.
Dec Round 3 [K1, k2tog, skpo, k1, rib 10] 7 times. 98 sts.
Dec Round 4 [K2tog, skpo, rib 10] 7 times. 84 sts.
Collar. Rib 44 rounds. Bind off in rib.
TO FINISH
Press according to yarn ball band. Weave in the yarn ends.
TIPS
• Work your gauge swatch by knitting to and fro in the usual way.
• Working in the round makes knitting look neater, so your row gauge may be slightly tighter than when working flat pieces.
• Check carefully to make sure that the stitches are not twisted on the needle at the end of the first round. It can be easier to see the stitches on the needle if, after casting on, you turn and work the first round as a row, then join and continue in rounds.
• Store your work wrapped in a piece of white cotton cloth to keep it clean.
This sophisticated ribbed cowl sits neatly over the shoulders. Wear it indoors over a little top or outdoors over a jacket.
