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| Crystal and Pearl Cowl |
Considering I'm quite pleased by the way this warm-weather cowl turned out, it feels like I should have more to say about it. Still, all I can think is: three colors! lightweight! lace! yay! So, you know, if you want to get excited about a lightweight cowl, try this one! Or not. You know, your choice. :)
Yarn: Maddison Bio Baby (100% Organic Cotton; 197 yards [180 meters]/50 grams); #06 Purple - one skein (color A); #03 Tan - one skein (color B), & #01 White - one skein (color C)
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| The pattern. Plus a little corner of my outdoor table. |
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker
Gauge: 27 stitches = 4 inches on size US 3 needles
So let's make a cowl! First, then, using your color A yarn, cast on 152 stitches loosely, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll move straight to the main pattern, which is a three color adaptation of Crystal and Pearl from page 266 of Barbara G. Walker's A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns, and goes as follows:
Row 1: using color A, purl
Row 2: using color A, * k1, (yo, ssk) 3 times, k1; rep from *
Row 3: using color A, knit
Row 4: using color A, * k2, (yo, ssk) twice, k2 *
Row 5: using color A, knit
Row 6: using color A, * k3, yo, ssk, k3 *
Row 7: using color A, knit
Row 8: using color A, * k2, (yo, ssk) twice, k2 *
Row 9: using color A, knit
Row 10: using color A, * k1, (yo, ssk) 3 times, k1; rep from *
Row 11: using color A, purl
Row 12: using color B, knit
Rows 13 - 23: using color B, knit rows 1 - 11
Row 24: using color C, knit
Rows 25 - 35: using color C, knit rows 1 - 11
Knit rows 1 - 35 two times, and then knit rows 1 - 34 once more. Using color C, bind off purling rather than knitting and tuck in ends. Block.
Hi Gretchen,
ReplyDeleteI'm not one to wear a cowl in warm weather, but this one is a great way to dress up a plain t-shirt! I'm going to try it.
thanks again!
Ramona
Hi Ramona!
DeleteGlad to hear it! And it has taken me a few years to come around to the idea, but I tend to get cold in air conditioning, and it turns out that cowls look super cute with tank tops and tee shirts, so they can be appropriate for summer! :)
This is very pretty, Gretchen. I like it. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon!
DeleteI'm delighted to hear that you like the pattern! I thought the little lace design was very pretty. :)
You don't say, but I assume this is knitted in the round?
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! You're right, it's knit in the round, and I don't say! I'll fix it, thanks! :)
DeleteThis is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!!! :)
DeleteNot to sound ungrateful.This is a pretty little cowl. I'm thinking to knit it for my granddaughter. I'm sure the mom and aunties will want one as well. It may be me, but I couldn't find a printer friendly version of the pattern. Is there such a thing? Thank you. I'll knit it whether there is one or not! Lol.
ReplyDeleteNo worries; I know that print-friendliness is important! As such, you can find the green "PrintFriendly" button below the final picture and above the comments - it should let you delete photos, etc. to make it print just how you'd like! :)
DeleteWhat's with the SSK abbreviation. Confused me. In the uk we knit 2 together through back of loops
ReplyDeleteHi Ann!
DeleteThe ssk is just a two-to-one left-leaning decrease. You're right that k2tog-tbl is also a two-to-one left-leaning decrease, so if you'd rather use that you're welcome to! Here's a link to an instructional video for the ssk, if you do decide to try it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ohoxYqOT-s
The stitch repeat pattern for each line amounts to 10 stitches. But we cast on 152 stitches.
ReplyDeleteThat's 2 extra stitches. ?????
Ooops - sorry. My mistake - I misread the repeat.
ReplyDeleteNo worries! Let me know if you have any more questions! :)
DeleteI love this cowl. I was thinking of using an alpaca/acrylic yarn & beading. What would you suggest in the pattern for bead placement?
ReplyDeleteHi there!
DeleteFirst off, I don't have much experience knitting with beads, so I may not be the best person to ask this question. :) However, after poking around a bit online and looked at images and tutorials, my best suggestion is to put a bead on every ssk! I hope you find the suggestion helpful, and, if not, I apologize... :)
I love this pattern. I'll knit it for my sister for Christmas, (2017), but on straight needles as i can't get the hang of knitting in the round, despite many attempts and hours of watching videos.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like the pattern! And no worries about the circulars thing; if you need any help adapting the pattern for flat knitting, let me know. :)
DeletePlease DO post the adaption for flat needles. Thank you!!!!!
DeleteNo problem! Just give me a few days... I'm in a busy period right now! :)
DeleteHi again!
DeleteSorry for the delay - we took a family trip over the weekend! Anyway, here's that adaptation you asked for. Let me know if you have any questions! :)
So let's make a cowl! First, then, using your color A yarn, cast on 154 stitches loosely, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll move straight to the main pattern, which goes as follows:
Row 1 (wrong side): using color A, knit
Row 2: using color A, k1, * k1, (yo, ssk) 3 times, k1; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row; end k1
Row 3: using color A, purl
Row 4: using color A, k1, * k2, (yo, ssk) twice, k2; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row; end k1
Row 5: using color A, purl
Row 6: using color A, k1, * k3, yo, ssk, k3; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row; end k1
Row 7: using color A, purl
Row 8: using color A, k1, * k2, (yo, ssk) twice, k2; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row; end k1
Row 9: using color A, purl
Row 10: using color A, k1, * k1, (yo, ssk) 3 times, k1; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row; end k1
Row 11: using color A, knit
Row 12: using color B, knit
Rows 13 - 23: using color B, knit rows 1 - 11
Row 24: using color C, knit
Rows 25 - 35: using color C, knit rows 1 - 11
Knit rows 1 - 35 two times, and then knit rows 1 - 34 once more. Using color C, bind off purling rather than knitting. Seam and tuck in ends. Block.
Oh, actually - you should go ahead and bind off knitting. Sorry I didn't catch that before I posted! :)
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