Cowl Against the Wind
Cowl Against the Wind is available from Åsa Tricosa on Ravelry.
Cowl against the Wind is a mindless, relaxing, and fun knit for cold necks and the possibly cooped up knitter.
This super simple cowl is knitted flat from the bottom and up in mistake rib – a single pattern row for both sides.
The bottom of the cowl flares slightly. Shaping is accomplished with decreases over three consecutive Right Side Rows.
For an even ‘mindlesser’ cowl, skip the flare, and simply cast on the final stitch count and knit a rectangle.
Two to four tie cords are threaded into the open edges and tied to close the cowl for jaunty wear.
I have posted a posted a tutorial for the tie-cords here.
(They’re fun for other projects, too!)
I recommend tying the ties for maximum rakish mileage. I haven’t. Test knitter has.
YARN
Hjelholts Håndværksgarn (Aran weight, Gotland & merino, 200 m (219 yds) per 100 g)
Lys Grå 02 (Light Grey) x 1 skein
or
The Grey Sheep Co. Gotland Aran (100% Gotland wool, 176 m (192 yds) per 100 g)
approx YARDAGE
200 m
220 yds
GAUGE
19 sts x 25 rows over mistake rib
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
5 mm (US 8) circular needle, 80 – 100 cm (32 – 40”)
or size to obtain gauge and/or a pleasing fabric
TECHNIQUES linked to and used in the pattern
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