Knot Your Grandma's Cowl
This sophisticated pattern oozes elegance and style. Great for a variety of ages, Knot Your Grandma's Cowl is knit beautifully with twisted, pretzel-like cables. The variation of the cables in this knit cowl pattern creates the gorgeous detail that you are going to adore the moment you slip the finished project on. It will quickly become a staple accessory in your wardrobe. Fall in love with cowl knitting patterns all over again. Just follow these simple scarf knitting instructions to create your own luxurious cowl.
Knitting Needle Size11 or 8 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Scarf measures approximately
36"/91.5cm long (circumference)
MATERIALS
- One pair size US 11 (8mm) knitting needles, or size to obtain gauge.
- 2 small stitch holders
- Yarn needle
- Stitch.Rock.Love. Sheep(ish) from Caron (70% Acrylic/30% Wool; 3oz/85g,167yds/153m) #0010 Camel(ish): 4 balls
GAUGE
In Stockinette stitch, 12 sts and 14 rows = 4"/10cm.
NOTE
If you want a longer scarf, to wear in two loops instead of one, simply continue
knitting until piece measures 3 times as long (108"/274.5cm).
SCARF INSTRUCTIONS:
Using a double strand of yarn, CO 31 sts.
Row 1 (RS): [K2, p2] twice, k5, p5, k5, [p2, k2] twice.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rows 3–10: Repeat Rows 1 and 2.
Row 11 (knot cable row): [K2, p2] twice. Make RH strip: Working back and forth over next 5 sts only (leave all other sts unworked for now), work 6 rows in St st (k on RS, p on WS); slip the 5 sts onto a stitch holder and allow strip to fall to front. Cut yarn. Slip next 5 sts onto a stitch holder and allow to fall to back. Make LH strip: With RS facing, rejoin yarn. Working back and forth over next 5 sts only, work 6 rows in St st; leave sts on left hand needle.
Tie knot: With RS facing, cross RH strip in front of LH strip, then behind LH strip, and through the center opening (like tying a knot); allow RH strip to fall to the front.K5 from LH strip, p5 from 2nd stitch holder, k5 from RH strip (the RH strip is now the LH strip and vice-versa).[P2, k2] twice to complete row.
Row 12: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Repeat Rows 1–12 ten more times (for a total of eleven repeats).
Repeat Rows 1–6 once more.
Bind off.
FINISHING
If desired, block piece. Sew cast-on and bind-off edges together to create a
loop. Using yarn needle, weave in all ends.