Happy New Year!
I’ve been vacationing in Breckenridge and Lake Tahoe this winter, so I’ve had a lot of time to think about keeping warm. I was especially concerned with keeping my face warm on ski lifts, so I improvised this bulky, double-knit cowl while in Colorado before Christmas.
I thought I’d share the pattern with you all. It’s a pretty simple double-knit tube — I recommend using the magic-loop method instead of using double-pointed needles, but either are fine.
Tessellated Cowl
Size
One Size – 20″ in circumference, unstretched
Materials
[MC] Brown Sheep Lanaloft Bulky [100% Wool; 160 yds/200g skein]; color: Rain Drop (blue); 1 skein
[CC] Brown Sheep Lanaloft Bulky [100% Wool; 160 yds/200g skein]; color: Violet Shimmer (purple); 1 skein
US #10/6mm double-pointed or long circular needle
Stitch Marker
Tapestry Needle
Gauge
10 sts/16 rows = 4″ in stockinette double-knit stitch
Pattern
Holding both MC and CC together, CO 50 sts. Place marker, join.
Begin double-knitting.
Work one row with MC in front and CC in back.
Work 20 rows of chart in double-knit.
Work one row with MC in front and CC in back.
BO both sides of double-knitting holding both MC and CC together.
Sew in ends.
Chart
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I need to learn how to knit just so I can make one of these!