Bulky yarns are truly in this season. Every catalouge or store I've seen and been to has a vast array of bulky scarves and cowls. Bulky yarns scream cozy, warmth and for a knitter - instant gratification. The temperature in the northeast has gone from 75 to 55 in the last two days. It seems as if we are skipping Fall completely.
I find it a little funny that I'm such a cowl maker this season. In the past, the ones I've tried just didn't seem to lay right or they weren't snug enough to keep my neck warm. I purposefully made this cowl oversized so it can be scrunched down much like the Luxe Cowl. I think that's the biggest difference between my older "fail" cowls and my new cowls - the scrunch factor.
I call this my Snow Cowl.
The details:
Yarn: Rowan Big Wool, 2 balls, color Polar
Needles: US 13, 24in circulars
CO 60 stitches -Place Marker and join for working in the round
Rnd 1 & 2: knit
Rnd 3 & 4: *K1, P1* repeat * * to end of round
Rnd 5 & 6: knit
Rnd 7 & 8: *P1, K1* repeat * * to end of round
Work until cowl measures 17inches or until desired length ending with a knit round.
Cast off all stitches.
Enjoy.
Love it! Will make it, posthaste!
Posted by: Jen | October 31, 2010 at 05:27 PM
What a quick, snuggly knit! And I love "the scrunch factor". That's why my one and only cowl isn't too comfy..not enough scrunch!
Posted by: Beverly | October 31, 2010 at 11:14 PM
I made your Luxe Cowl with some Rowan that has been sitting around for 5 years in the stash. I'll post a pic on Ravelry soon. Now with this cowl, I know what to do with the other 2 balls!
Posted by: Becky | November 01, 2010 at 06:28 AM
I've just finished 5th Avenue scarf and now I know what to knit next!
Posted by: Flier Judit | November 01, 2010 at 01:05 PM
I have some bulky yarn I've been wondering what to do with. Thanks for the pattern!
Posted by: Shannon | November 04, 2010 at 10:13 AM
I think you're absolutely spot on when it comes to the 'scrunched down' factor - it takes the cowl from 'meh' to 'omg where did you get that?'
I wasn't sure if big cowls and infinity scarves would be around in NYC this year; however, I've been seeing them everywhere :) thank goodness - I love them!
Thank you so much for sharing your patterns.
Posted by: Michele | November 13, 2010 at 08:55 AM
This pattern is adorable....Can you use another bulky yarn for this pattern? If so, could you please give me some suggestions. I live in Ontario, Canada and am unable to find Rowan Big Wool. Thank you so much.
Posted by: Tina Festorazie | November 30, 2010 at 03:54 PM
Thank you so much for sharing this pattern! I made both this cowl and the luxe cowl over the past few days - a great way to use up some of my stash for last minute holiday gifts. I'll post to Ravelry soon!
Posted by: windycityvegan | December 18, 2010 at 08:25 PM
Im from New Zealand. What ply is the wool please if anyone knows. 80 degrees here
Posted by: Rosalie | January 02, 2011 at 09:15 PM
yanked out some Lion Brand Wool Ease thick & quick and it is fairly flying off the needles...can't wait to finish it.....thanks!!!
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Posted by: MELENDEZMarilyn | July 04, 2011 at 02:22 AM
I have someone who is going to make this for me but I am purchasing the wool. Is it 2x 50g balls or 2x100g balls?
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Posted by: home loans | December 28, 2011 at 05:29 PM
What a lovely and easy to make cowl. I just pinned this! Thanks!
Posted by: Twins Squared | January 01, 2012 at 10:02 PM
These are simply lovely - I'll need to get my husband to work on one for me!
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Thank you so much for sharing this pattern! I made both this cowl and the luxe cowl over the past few days - a great way to use up some of my stash for last minute holiday gifts. I'll post to Ravelry soon!
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