It’s Day 1 of National Craft Month! This warm and cozy cowl by Vicki Howell is the perfect accessory to get you through the remaining chilly days of March. You can crank out this knitting project in an afternoon, and then enjoy the fruits of your labor for weeks to come! Don’t forget to join us on Periscope for a live-streamed craft every day this month. Plus, scroll down for info on how to win our epic craft giveaways!
Supplies needed for the This Way, That Way Cowl:
- Patons Classic Wool Bulky (100% wool; 71 m/78 yds), in colors: (A) 2 balls Medium Heather Grey, 1 ball each (B) Aran, (C) Mallard Teal, (D) Deep Blush, & (E) Geyser Blue
- Clover Takumi, Size U.S. 11 (8 mm), 24″ circular needle — or size needed to obtain gauge
- Clover Jumbo Tapestry Needle
Size
- 13″ x 24″ /33 cm x 61 cm
Gauge
- Approx . 11 sts x 20 rows = 4″/11 cm in color work garter stitch
Directions
With A, CO 68 sts. Join, taking care not to twist.
Rnds 1-8: *K2, p2; rep from * around.
Rnd 9: Knit.
Rnd 10: Purl.
Join C. (See chart below for visual of the following rnds.)
Rnd 11: *With C k2, with A k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 12: *With C p2, with A p2; rep from * around.
Rnd 13: With A k1, *with C k2, with A k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, with C k2, A k1.
Rnd 14: With A p1, *with C p2, with A p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, with C p2, with A p1.
Join B.
Rnd 15: Knit.
Rnd 16: Purl.
Rnd 17: With A k1, *with C k2, with A k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, with C k2, with A k1.
Rnd 18: With A p1, *with C p2, with A p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, with C p2, with A p1.
Rnd 20: With C k2, with A k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 21: With C p2, with A p2; rep from * around.
Cut B.
Rnd 22: With A Knit.
Rnd 23: With A Purl.
Join D.
Rnd 24: *With A k2, with D k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 25: *With A p2, with D k2; rep from * around.
Rejoin B.
Rnds 26-27: Rep Rnds 15-16.
Rnds 28: With A k1, *with D k2, with A k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, with D k2, with A k1.
Rnds 29: With A p1, *with D p2, with A p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, with D p2, with A p1.
Cut D.
Rnds 30-31: Rep Rnds 19-20.
Join E.
Rnds 32-44: Repeat Rnds 11-23, replacing C with E.
Cut E.
Rnds 45-52: *K2, p2; rep from * around.
BO in established rib pattern.
Finishing
- Weave in ends.
Happy Knitting!
Vickie Howell
vickiehowell.com | @VickieHowell
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