Luxe Cowl by Jennifer Adams
Knit using US size 8 circulars and 1 (!) ball of Noro Silk Garden (colorway 241)
I am on a real "don't overthink it" kick. Simpler is often better. My friend asked for a cowl with pretty colors. That was it. I love Noro and I love miters... goodness knows I've knit several pair of Mitered Mittens! And I've wanted to knit a cowl using both for quite some time, it's just been on "the list" for too long.
I knit this simple Luxe Cowl last night. And I'm calling it Luxe because it truly is. Silk Garden and Silk Garden Lite are two of my favorite luxury yarns. The colorways are gorgeous and anyone who is fortunate to receive a knit from either will thank you for it.
The pattern is simple:
Using the alternate cable cast on (or knitting on), cast on 80 (100) stitches on US size 8’s.
Join in round and alternate purling and knitting rounds for 5 rounds and then begin mitered pattern.
Over 20 stitches: *K1, M1L, K7, SSK, K2TOG, K7, M1R, K1* repeat *pattern* to end of round.
Knit round 2.
Repeat these 2 rounds until the cowl measures 8 inches. Then alternate purling and knitting rounds for 5 rounds (ending with a purl round), and bind off with knit stitches.
That's it! I've including the pattern in the notes section of my project page as well. So if you're looking for a quick, yet special gift for someone, the Luxe Cowl is a perfect choice. Enjoy!
Happy Knitting!
Thank you for this lovely pattern! I wanted to knit my mom a lovely cowl for Christmas and this is perfect. I'm going to use Elsebeth Lavold's Baby Llama and Louisa Harding's Kid mohair held together. Have a fantastic holiday :)
Posted by: Chaline Beekmans | December 14, 2011 at 10:30 PM
I'm so glad you like it Chaline! It'll be a perfect gift for your mother. And I love the idea of the llama and mohair being held together. If you're on Ravelry please post a photo so I can see it!
Happy Holidays~
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer | December 15, 2011 at 05:43 PM