The Brittany Cowl is your go-to accessory to add a touch of color and texture over a plain top or jacket. It’s an easy knit in-the-round pattern with no seaming that you’ll enjoy wearing year-round.
Finished size: 5 1/4” x 36”
Supplies Needed
- 1-100g skein ColorNotes Willow Glen DK yarn. Sample made in “Bodega Bay” colorway.
- Size 6 circular needle, 24” long
- Tapestry needle
Cast on 168 stitches using the long-tail method, or your favorite cast on technique. For a long-tail cast on, pull out about 5 yards of yarn and make a slip knot to begin. After casting on, join stitches for in-the-round knitting, being careful not to twist stitches.
Purl 2 rounds, knit 1 round, then begin pattern.
Pattern
Round 1: Knit
Round 2: Knit
Round 3: [p2 tog] 4 times, *[yo, k1] 8 times, [p2 tog] 8 times, repeat from * to last 8 stitches, [p2 tog] 4 times
Round 4: Knit
Repeat rounds 1 – 4, 9 times
Next round: Purl
Bind off all stitches purlwise.
Finishing
Weave in ends and block lightly with a steam iron.
I hope you enjoy making this pattern. If you have any questions, please email me at jill@colornotesyarn.com.
Brittany Cowl Pattern rev 5-12-13
Copyright 2013 by Jill Szalaj. All rights reserved. Pattern is for personal use only and may not be used for commercial purposes.
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