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| Swiss Fan Cowl |
Okay, here's another basic cowl, with a bit of added interest due to the scalloped cast-on edge (yes, it looks better upside down). And yeah, that's all I've got in the way of introduction...
Yarn: Cascade 220 Heathers (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 220 yards [200 meters]/100 grams); #9442 Baby Rose - one skein
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| A close-up of the pattern. |
Needles: One 24" circular needle in size 7
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker or yarn scrap to mark end of round
Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches on size 7 needles
Loosely cast on 126 stitches, place marker, and join in round. The design we'll be knitting is a variation of the Swiss Fan pattern, from page 324 of Barbara G. Walker's A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns, and goes as follows:
Row 1: * p1, k7, p1; rep from *
Rows 2 & 6: * p1, ssk, (yo, k1) 3 times, yo, k2tog, p1 *
Rows 3 & 7: * p1, k9, p1 *
Rows 4 & 8: * p1, ssk, k5, k2tog, p1 *
Rows 5 & 9: * p1, k7, p1 *
Rows 10 & 11: purl
Knit Rows 1 - 11 four times through, and then knit Rows 1 - 8 once more. Bind off loosely. Finally, tuck in ends, 'cause you're done.
how many more stitches would I need to cast on to make this bigger?
ReplyDeleteHi! Any multiple of 9 should do - this is a pattern that changes stitch count, but each pattern repeat starts with 9 :)
DeleteShould row 3and7 be p1 k7 p1 not p1 k9 p1 Do not want to go ahead with this as it does not seem right Appreciate all your lovely patterns and hope for a reply as soon as you can
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DeleteThanks for your question :) The row is correct, however - this is a pattern that changes stitch count on rows 2 & 6 and 4 & 8. Please let me know if you have any more questions!
Hi there! This is a beautiful pattern!!! I think I'm going to make it - however I want it to be a bit snugger. What would you suggest?
ReplyDeleteHello! As long as you cast on a multiple of 9, you should be okay! I suggest casting on 108 stitches for a cowl that sits close to the neck. Then you should also use a 16" or 20" circular as well! :)
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