1 PDF Cowl knitting pattern
A bulky weight cowl using slipped stitches and two contrasting colors. This knit will fly off your needles.
Wanna make a set…2 skeins of DK for the MC and 1 skein of DK for the CC will be enough yarn for both the Frank & Beans Cowl as well as the Frank & Bean(ie) Hat.
Yarn
DK, Yarn is held double throughout.
Frankie Grey Fibres Dk 75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon
100g, 245 yds, 224 m. MC is Denim and contrast color is Wonderland.
120g/294yds/269m of MC and 54g/132yds/121m of CC used.
Needles.
5.5mm/US 9 24” needles.
Or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences.
Size
One size. 13” wide x 9.25” high after blocking.
Gauge
17 stitches and 22 rows in 4” in pattern before blocking.
Notions
stitch marker, tapestry needle
Pattern ideas; Mix and match your yarn
~DK held double = bulky
~Fingering held double + mohair x2 = bulky
~DK + Fingering + Mohair = bulky
~DK + Mohair held double = bulky
~Fingering held double + Mohair + Lang Paillettes Sparkles.
- Dont be afraid to mix and match your yarn. Use the guide here to create your perfect cowl.
- Make it marled, each strand of yarn could be a different color.
Have fun playing with yarn weights and colors, this is a great pattern to use up your partial bits of yarn.