Chunky Colorful Cowl

Knit cowls are in, and you don't want to be caught without one. The Chunky Colorful Cowl is perfect for those who just want to learn how to knit a cowl. What's even better is that cowl can be knitted entirely on straight needles. All you have to do is sew the two ends together. With a repetition of a pattern stitch that uses only the knit and purl stitches, even the most novice knitter can take on this beautiful cowl. Quick and easy, this colorful little knit will be off your needles in no time at all, so what's stopping you from knitting one up right now?

Easy

Knitting Needle Size13 or 9 mm

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Gauge11 stitches, 17 rows, 4 inches. stockinette stitch

Materials:

RED HEART® Super Saver® (Art. E300 available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); multicolor, heather and print 5 oz (141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz (141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins): 2 skeins 3939 Blacklight
Susan Bates® knitting needles: 9mm [US 13]
Yarn needle

GAUGE: 11 sts = 4” (10 cm); 17 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Slip Stitch pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

Abbreviations:
K = knit
mm = millimeters
P = purl
st(s) = stitch (es)
wyib = with yarn in back
* = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated

Cowl measures 11” (28 cm) wide and 32” (81 cm) long before seaming.

Instructions:
PATTERN STITCHES
Slip Stitch Pattern (multiple of 2 sts + 1)
Row 1 (wrong side): K1, purl to last st, K1.
Row 2: K1, *slip 1 st wyib, K1; repeat from * to end of row.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for pattern.

COWL
Holding two strands of yarn together, loosely cast on 31 sts. Work Slip Stitch Pattern until piece measures 32” (81 cm), ending with Row 1. Bind off all sts loosely.

FINISHING
With yarn needle, sew cast on edge to bind off edge. Weave in all loose ends.