Knitted Adorable Cowl

Crafted with care and attention to detail, this charming cowl is hand-knitted using soft, high-quality yarn. The intricate stitching creates a cozy and stylish accessory that is perfect for keeping warm during the colder months. The adorable design adds a touch of whimsy to any outfit, making it a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down. This knitted cowl is not only a practical addition to your winter wardrobe but also a fashionable statement piece. The craftsmanship that goes into each stitch ensures a durable and long-lasting accessory that you can enjoy for years to come. Whether you're running errands or heading out for a night on the town, this adorable cowl is sure to turn heads and keep you feeling snug and stylish.

Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn – Rios in the RIO877 (Queguay) colorway
Knitting Needles: US #7
Crochet hook: US size 7 or 4.5 mm crochet hook
Gauge: 16 stitches/ 4 inches (this pattern is generic so gauge not so critical)
Abbreviations:

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• Kfb: Knit front and back (knit one stitch first in the front and then knit the same stitch in the back before slipping it off the left needle – 1 stitch increase)
• K2tog: Knit the first two stitches together on the left needle (1 stitch decrease)
• pm: place marker
• rm: remove marker
• sm: slip marker
• wyif: with yarn in front
• RS: right side
• WS: wrong side

The seed stitch pattern:
Row 1 (RS): *K1, P1*; repeat from *…* to end of the row
Row 2 (WS): *P1, K1*; repeat from *…* to end of the row
*Knit in seed stitch pattern: Knit the purl stitches and purl the knit stitches

With a size US #7 knitting needle cast on 1 stitch with this yarn

Increase Rows:

• Row 1 (RS): Kfb and turn to the WS row
• Row 2 (WS): K2
• Row 3 (RS): Kfb, Kfb
• Row 4 (WS): K1, pm, K2, pm, wyif S1
• Row 5 (RS): K1, sm, Kfb, Kfb, sm, wyif S1. Place a removable stitch marker for the RS row.
• Row 6 (WS): K1, sm, K1, P1, K2, sm, wyif S1
• Row 7 (RS): K1, sm, Kfb, K1, P1, Kfb, sm, wyif S1
• Row 8 (WS): K1, sm, K1, [K1, P1] 2x, K1, sm, wyif S1
• Row 9 (RS): K1, sm, Kfb, [knit in seed stitch pattern*] till 1 stitch before marker, Kfb, sm, wyif S1
• Row 10 (WS): K1, sm, K1, [knit in seed stitch pattern*] till 1 stitch before marker, K1, wyif S1

Repeat rows 9 and 10 till the number of stitches for the preferred cowl width is reached. The width for this cowl is about 7.5 inches.

Length increase Rows:

• Row 1 (RS): K1, sm, Kfb, [knit in seed stitch pattern*] till 2 stitches before marker, K2tog, sm, wyif S1
• Row 2 (WS): K1, sm, K1, [knit in seed stitch pattern*] till 1 stitch before marker, K1, sm, wyif S1

Repeat these two rows till desired length is reached. The length for this cowl is about 19.5 inches.

Decrease Rows:

• Row 1 (RS): K1, sm, K2tog, [knit in seed stitch pattern*] till 2 stitches before marker, K2tog, sm, wyif S1
• Row 2 (WS): K1, sm, K1, [knit in seed stitch pattern*] till 1 stitch before marker, K1, sm, wyif S1

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 till 6 stitches left on the needle ending on the WS row

• RS row: K1, sm, K2tog, K2tog, sm, wyif S1
• WS row: K1, rm, K2, rm, wyif S1 (do not remove the RS removable marker)
• RS row: K2tog, K2tog
• WS row: Bind off (hold the remaining stitch with a removable stitch marker)

Crochet join (optional):

Insert a size 7 or 4.5 mm crochet hook in the remaining stitch, remove the stitch marker, chain one, and align the two shorter sides of the knitted rectangle together on the RS. Use the zigzag crochet join method to join the two sides together (several online video tutorials are available for this crochet join method).

Alternately, the two sides can be joined with any other join method of choice.

Weave in the ends, wash and block cowl.