with weather getting chillier in tennessee, i decided to whip out the ol’ knitting needles + try my hand at making a scarf. i knew i wanted a cowl-style scarf instead of the traditional wrap-it-around-and-tie-it type, + when i didn’t find a pattern online that i loved, i opted to make my own pattern up instead.
if you have never knitted before, don’t be scared off. i taught myself to knit by watching youtube videos (there are tons of learn-to-knit videos out there) + i actually had to learn new knitting skills for this project. thanks to youtube, i now know how to cable knit, do a provisional cast-on + a kitchener stitch. without further ado, here is the pattern!
i used:
size 11 knitting needles
cable needle
1 ball of lion brand homespun yarn in deco (carried at michael’s stores)
blunt point needle for the final kitchener stitch
pattern:
provisional cast-on of 62 stitches
rows 1-7: slip the first stitch of each row, then stockinette stitch. that is, purl one row, then knit the next. you should be starting + ending with a purl row. (purl one row, knit one row, purl, knit, purl, knit, purl.)
row 8: slip the first stitch, knit 3.
slip 8 stitches on to your cable needle, hold to front. knit 8. knit the cable needle. knit 3.
slip 8 stitches on to your cable needle, hold to front. knit 8. knit the cable needle. knit 3.
slip 8 stitches on to your cable needle, hold to front. knit 8. knit the cable needle. knit 4.
repeat this pattern to your desired length. i repeated the pattern 8 times. once you reach your desired length, kitchener stitch the final row with the provisional cast on row. weave in all ends.
don’t judge, but i couldn’t resist putting the scarf on skylar. she’s really working it, as you can see.
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Hi Amy, I’ve just completed a cowl from your pattern. I’d love it if you’d pop over to my blog to see it. I’m so pleased with it. Thanks for sharing such a fab pattern. I’m definitely going to be making some more! Maggie xx
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I’m so glad you liked it, Maggie – off to check out your post!
Hi again Amy, Just to let you know I’ve just finished my 2nd cowl in grey and black yarn. It’s all wrapped up and under the tree as it’s a Christmas gift for my son George. When he’s opened it, I’ll try and persuade him to let me take a photo! Happy Holidays! xx
That is so wonderful to hear, Maggie! I hope George loves it + i’d love to see a picture if he isn’t too camera shy. =) Happy holidays to you, too!
Thanks for this pattern. I have wanted to knit a cowl and I
Like your pattern. Just happen to have the yarn in my stash ! Love to knit year round.
I love the looks of your scarf,but I have a problem.What is a cable needle ?
if I find out all your instructions,then I will definatly knit one,thx
Hi Marg, a cable needle is a third, additional knitting needle used to temporarily hold stitches in order to form the cable. You can buy a specific “cable needle,” which is a short, straight or slightly curved needle. Or you can just use a double-pointed needle. to make a cable, simply slip the number of stitches required onto the cable needle. stitches are worked in a different order than normal, making the twist within the fabric that we call a cable.
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