Free knit cowl pattern with chunky yarn
Bristow Cowl is a beautifully textured free knit cowl pattern with chunky yarn. This free pattern is a glorious winter accessory to keep you toasty on all your outings.
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What yarn should I use for this chunky knit cowl?
I used Cascade Yarns Boliviana Bulky for this chunky knit cowl pattern. This is a 100% Merino Wool super bulky (size 6) yarn from one of my favorite yarn companies. It is available in 25 elegant colors. See all the colors here.
What skills will I need to know to knit this cowl?
First you’ll need to know how to cast on. I suggest the long tail cast on, as it’s nice and stretchy. You’ll start by working in 1×1 ribbing in the round. I demonstrate 1×1 ribbing in this tutorial video.
If you can knit 1×1 ribbing, you’re set. The stitch pattern used here is Moss Stitch, which is essentially ribbing that switches the placement of the knits and purls every other round.
Then you finish at the top with another border of ribbing.
Matching Bristow Hat knitting pattern
I have a matching winter beanie pattern to go with this cowl! Bristow Beanie uses the same stitch pattern and yarn. The pattern includes sizes from preemie to adult, so you can make this hat for everyone! The cowl pattern is written in just one size, but you could pretty easily size it down by decreasing the stitch count and number of rows.
Get the free Bristow Beanie pattern here.
Where can I get this knit cowl pattern?
This pattern is free here on my blog, so you just need to scroll down. However, if you prefer an easy to download and easy to print option, I have an ad-free PDF that is available for just a few dollars on Ravelry and Etsy.
As with all my patterns, please do not make digital or paper copies for others. Instead, please direct them to my website to get their own. Thank you!
Christmas in July Make Along with Underground Crafter
Bristow Cowl is the featured project for the Christmas in July Make Along with Underground Crafter on July 12! Find out more about the make along and all the free craft projects available here.
Bristow Cowl, a Free Knit Cowl Pattern in Chunky Yarn
By April Garwood
Difficulty Level: Easy
Finished Measurements: About 12 1/4 inches wide x 28 inches around.
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Boliviana Bulky (100% Merino Wool; 175 yds; 200 g; yarn weight category: 6/super bulky): 1 hank #10 Red.
Knitting Needles: Size US 11 (8 mm) 24 inch long circular needles. Adjust needle size if needed to obtain gauge.
Notions: 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle.
Pattern Stitch: Moss Stitch (Super Stitches Knitting by Karen Hemingway, p. 50).
Gauge: 10 sts x 17 rows = About 4 inches in Moss Stitch.
Notes:
The cowl begins with 1×1 ribbing, then has a main body of Moss Stitch, and finishes with another band of 1 x 1 ribbing.
Abbreviations Used:
CO, cast on
K, knit
P, purl
st(s), stitch(es)
rnd, round
Cowl
CO 72 sts. Join to work in the rnd. Place st marker to make beginning of rnd.
Beginning Ribbing
Rnd 1: *K1, p1 repeat from * around – 72 sts.
Rnds 2-8: Repeat Rnd 1.
Main Body
Rnds 1-2: *P1, k1, repeat from * around.
Rnds 3-4: *K1, p1, repeat from * around.
Rnds 5-32: (Repeat Rnds 1-4) 7 times.
Rnds 33-34: Repeat Rnds 1-2.
Ending Ribbing
Work as for Beginning Ribbing.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
As with all my patterns, please do not make digital or paper copies for others. Instead, please direct them to my website to get their own. Thank you!
If you would prefer an inexpensive ad-free PDF of this knit cowl pattern, you can purchase one on Ravelry or Etsy.
Happy knitting!
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