Winter Stars Cowl- Knitting Pattern

When the weather turns cold, the first accessory I reach for is a warm and cozy cowl. A cowl that can be pulled up over my ears and keep me toasty when the wind howls.

Working in fair isle with chunky yarn is a great way to strengthen the warmth of a project. The floats on the inside add a second layer of fabric to your garment.

The extra layer of fabric helps keep wind out and heat in, which is very much needed if you live in a cold part of the world.

The Winter Stars Cowl was designed to be slightly oversized, extra snuggly, and a reminder of how beautiful the stars can shine during the cold winter nights.

This cowl can be made using any weight of yarn, as long as you keep a multiple of four in your cast on. Always do a small swatch to determine your gauge if using a different weight of yarn.

Enjoy making this quick cowl and wear it next time you want to brave the cold to step outside and enjoy a chilly winter’s night full of bright and beautiful stars!

 

MATERIALS

• No. 8 (5.0mm) 24” Circular (SKU 3016/24-08)
• No. 10.5 (6.5mm) 24” Circular (SKU 3016/24-10.5)
• Stitch Ring Markers (SKU 329)
• Darning Needle Set (SKU 339)
• Scissors (SKU 493/CW)

 

Yarn

Cascade Yarns “220 Superwash Grande” (http://shrsl.com/3v0yt)

100% Superwash Wool

220 yards/201 meters per skein

* MC Color 854 (Navy) 1 skein

* CC Color 1946 (Silver Grey) 1 skein

Gauge

15 sts and 16 rnds = 4 inches in chart pattern on larger needles

 

Finished Measurements

Cowl measures approximately 16 inches tall and 33 inches in circumference

Abbreviations

bor – beginning of rnd

CO – Cast On

K – Knit

P – Purl

rnd/rnds – round/rounds

sm – stitch marker

st/sts – stitch/stitches

 

Notes

When working in fair isle, choose a method of working with two colors at once that works for you and use that same method throughout the entire piece. 

 

If you want a larger or smaller cowl, you can add or subtract by multiples of 4. Note that if you make your cowl larger, you will need more yarn.

 

The Pattern

Using smaller needle, MC, and long tail cast on, CO 128 sts. Join to work in the rnd being careful not to twist. Place a sm to note bor.

 

Rnd 1: Purl

Rnd 2: Knit

 

Work last 2 rnds a total of 3 times.

 

Change to larger needles.

 

Join CC and begin working the chart below.

 

MC = dark blue on chart

CC = light grey on chart

Repeat chart until piece measures approximately 15 inches. End after working a rnd 3 or rnd 6.

 

Change to smaller needles.

 

Rnd 1: Knit

Rnd 2: Purl

 

Work last 2 rnds a total of 3 times.

 

Bind off all sts. (Don’t bind off too tightly.) Weave in tails and block lightly if necessary.

by Krista Ann

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