Ladder Stitch Cowl Pattern


Difficulty: Easy

This simple cowl is worked in the round and slips over the head when completed.

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Materials
100% worsted acrylic, Approx.350 yds
   (**Would be wonderful in a very soft yarn!)
US 11 (8mm) circular needles, 16in
Stitch marker
Large embroidery needle

Abbreviations:
CO: cast on
BO: bind off
sts: stitches
k: knit
p: purl
*: repeat this section

PATTERN:
CO 76 sts. Place stitch marker and join round, being careful not to twist stitches.
Row 1-4: *k1, p1, to end.

Cowl pattern:
Row 1: *k1, p3, to end
Row 2: k all stitches to end

Repeat these two rows until cowl measures 12 inches.

Row 1-4: *k1, p1, to end.
Loosely BO all stitches.

To finish, use your large needle to sew in yarn ends.

      Correction made 3/16/13


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5 Comments

  1. Looks cozy. thanks!

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  2. I haven't started knitting yet, but is this stitch count correct? 76 stitches, but k1 p4 would mean you'd have an extra stitch at the end of the row, wouldn't it?

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    1. Thank you for catching this! The typo is actually the Row 1. It should be p3 not 4.
      Thanks again!

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    2. Wonderful! Thank you, I'm excited to try out the pattern. Thanks for sharing :)

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  3. You should be a model.

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