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Knitted Precious Metal Cowl

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The Knitted Precious Metal Cowl is a fabulous accessory that adds a touch of glamour to any outfit while keeping you cozy and stylish. This luxurious cowl is crafted with high-quality metal yarn that shimmers and catches the light, making it a truly eye-catching piece. Whether you're heading out for a leisurely walk in the park or meeting friends for a coffee date, this cowl is sure to elevate your look with its elegant and unique design. The soft and warm feel against your skin will have you reaching for it all winter long. Don't be surprised if you find yourself receiving compliments wherever you go with this stunning accessory around your neck!

SIZE

Approx. 40cm x 124cm (15 3/4in x 49in), lightly stretched, before sewing up

YARN

Sirdar Softspun Chunky (Chunky weight; 53% nylon, 24% wool, 23% acrylic; 125m/134yds per 50g ball)

A Nest (580) 2 x 50g balls

B Frostie (562) 2 x 50g balls

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES

1 pair 6.5mm (UK 3/US 10 1/2) knitting needles

TENSION

One section of drop stitch short row pattern worked over 58 sts and 16 rows on 6.5mm needles measures 40cm by 12cm

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

yrn: Wrap yarn round needle to make a new St.

drop st: Drop indicated st from needle and gently undo st all the way down to the yrn.

NOTES

To minimise gaps in the short-row shaping sets, a stitch is wrapped before the work is turned. To wrap stitches: Knit the number of sts stated in the pattern; bring yarn to front of work; slip the next st purlwise; take yarn to back of work; return slipped st to left-hand needle without working it; turn work.

Closing the gaps: On the following row and in the sets of short-row shaping, when working a wrapped st, knit or purl the wrap loop together with the st.

COWL

Using 6.5mm needles and A, cast on 58 sts.

Foundation row 1 (RS): P2, K2; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2.

Foundation row 2 (WS): Purl.

BEGIN PATTERN

Row 1 (RS): K2 *P2, K1, yrn, K1, P2, K2; rep to end. 65 sts.

Row 2 (WS): P2 *K2, P3, K2, P2; rep to end.

Row 3: K2 *P2, K3, P2, K2; rep to end of row.

Row 4: As Row 2.

Row 5: As Row 3.

Row 6: As Row 2.

Row 7: Begin short rows, keeping patt correct as set by last 2 rows.

Patt 56 sts, w&t.

Patt 47 sts, w&t.

Patt 38 sts, w&t.

Patt 29 sts, w&t.

Patt 20 sts, w&t.

Patt 11 sts, w&t.

Patt to end of row.

Row 8: As Row 2.

Change to yarn B.

Row 9 (RS): K2 *P2, K1, drop st to yrn, K1, P2, K1,yon, K1; rep to last 9 sts, P2, K1, drop sttoyrn. K1, P2, K2. 64 sts.

Row 10 (WS): (P2, K2) twice, *P3, K2, P2, K2; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2.

Row 11: (K2, P2) twice, *K3, P2, K2, P2; rep to last 2 sts, K2.

Row 12: As Row 10.

Row 13: As Row 11.

Row 14: As Row 10.

Row 15 (RS): Begin short rows, keeping patt correct as set by last 2 rows:

Patt 29 sts, w&t, patt to end.

Patt 20 sts, w&t, patt to end.

Patt 11 sts, w&t, patt to end.

Patt to end of Row 15.

Row 16 (WS): Begin short rows, keeping patt correct as set by last 2 rows:

Patt 29 sts, w&t, patt to end.

Patt 20 sts, w&t, patt to end.

Patt 11 sts, w&t, patt to end.

Patt to end of Row 16.

Change to yarn A.

Row 17: K2 *P2, K1, yrn, K1, P2, K1, drop st to yrn, K1; rep to last 8 sts, P2, K1, yo, K1, P2, K2. (65 sts)

Rows 2 to 17 form one pattern rep.

Repeat these 16 rows eight more times, and then work Rows 2 to 16 once.

Change to yarn A.

Next row (RS): K2 *P2, K2, P2, K1, drop st to yon, K1; rep to last 8 sts, (P2, K2) twice. 58 sts. Cast off loosely in rib as follows: P2, K2; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2.

Block work gently. Match up the cast-on and cast-off edges and sew together.

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