Ribbon Stitch Cowl
By: Marie Segares from undergroundcrafter.com
"Slip stitches make colorwork easy on this simple, unisex cowl project. Use contrasting colors, or a solid with a matching variegated yarn for different results. Pattern includes optional instructions for making a scarf instead of a cowl."
Knitting Needle Size8 or 5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge18 stitches, 0 rows, 4 inches. 18 sts = 4 (10 cm) in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.
Materials List
- Bartlettyarns 2 Ply (100% wool, 4 oz/113 g, 210 yd/192 m) 1 skein in Black (CA), or approximately 120 yd (110 m) in any medium weight yarn.
- Full Moon Farm Fabulous Yarn (100% wool, 4 oz/113 g, 175 yd/160 m) 1 skein (CB), or approximately 70 yd (64 m) in any medium weight yarn.
- US Size 8/5 mm knitting needles, or any size needed to obtain gauge.
- Yarn needle.
Finished Size Cowl: 24 (61 cm) circumference x 8.25 (21 cm) width (before felting)/21 (53 cm) circumference x 8 (20 cm) width (after felting).