A Crafty House Free Original Pattern: Mid-December Cowl

Yes, I've been away for a while..... a long while. This year has been a year of many changes, but I am now back and ready to craft. There's no better way to get back into the swing of things than with a free pattern. This cowl, an adaptation from my Mid-December Easy Knit Infinity Scarf, can easily be knit in one night. The pattern creates an interesting texture and has the added plus of being reversible. The size is easily adjusted and the pattern also includes modifications for knitting flat. Grab your needles and cast this fun and easy project on!

Materials:
Size US 13 (9mm) 24" Circular Knitting Needles (or see modification for straight needles below)
2 Skeins of Lion Brand Vanna's Choice yarn (or another worsted weight yarn). Each Skein is 3.5 oz. (100 g), 170 yd. (156 m) -- the color pictured is Silver Gray
Yarn Needle
Stitch Marker


Gauge:
6 STS and 11 rows = 4 inches in established pattern (see rows 1 - 3)

Measurements:
About 9 inches wide and 32 inches in circumference


Instructions:
Holding yarn double, CO 56 STS and join in the round, marking the beginning/end of row
Row 1: (K2, P2) to the end of the round. (Note: if you change the number of CO STS, make sure the number of CO STS is divisible by four so you end a row with a P2)
Row 2: (K2, P2) to the end of the round
Row 3: P to the end of the round
Repeat rows 1 - 3 seven more times.
Next Row: BO
Weave in ends and enjoy!

Modifications for Straight Needles
You will essentially be dividing the circular version in half and will sew 2 seams
CO 28 STS
Row 1: (K2, P2) to the end
Row 2: (P2, K2) to the end
Row 3: P to the end
Row 4: (P2, K2) to the end
Row 5: (K2, P2) to the end
Row 6: K to the end
Repeat Rows 1-6 three more times for a total of 24 rows.
Bind off and weave in ends.
Repeat panel and sew seams together to complete the circular cowl.

Abbreviations:BO = Bind off
CO = Cast On
K = Knit
P = Purl
ST(S) = Stitch(es)

This pattern is intended for individual, non-commercial use only. Sale or publication of the pattern or product made from the pattern is prohibited without the consent of the author.

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