Knitted Pomp and Power Cowl
Crafted with intricate stitches and luxurious yarn, the Knitted Pomp and Power Cowl is a stylish accessory that exudes elegance and sophistication. The cowl features a unique design that combines pompoms and a powerful color palette, making it a statement piece that is sure to turn heads. Whether worn casually with a sweater and jeans or dressed up with a coat and boots, this cowl adds a touch of glamour to any outfit. The Knitted Pomp and Power Cowl is not only fashionable but also functional, providing warmth and comfort during the colder months. The soft, cozy texture of the cowl feels gentle against the skin, making it a pleasure to wear all day long. With its eye-catching design and practicality, this cowl is a must-have accessory for anyone looking to elevate their winter wardrobe with a touch of flair.
Yarn: Maddison Bio Baby (100% Organic Cotton; 197 yards [180 meters]/50 grams); #06 Pomp and Power (I couldn't find an official name, so I'm sticking with the theme here) - one to two skeins, and scrap worsted weight yarn for i-cord (I used a bit of the Lang Yarns Riva (52% Cotton, 48% Acrylic; 115 yards [105 meters]/50 grams); # 0009 Rosa/Grau/Blau I had left over from the Building Bridges Cowl)
The lacing in the back, for reference
Needles: One set of needles in size US 9, two double pointed needles in size US 9 for i-cord
Notions: Tapestry needle
Gauge: 27 stitches = 4 inches on size US 3 needles (roughly 18 stitches = 4 inches on size US 9s)
And now that we've got the details out the way, let's move on to the pattern for this delightful lightweight cowl. And let's begin by casting on 19 stitches loosely, and then moving straight to some transition rows, as follows. To work them, we'll need the following notation:
lifted increase (li): insert right-hand needle straight through the middle of the next stitch in the row below, and knit; then knit the stitch on your needle normally
And once you've got that down, we'll continue like so:
Transition Row 1 (right side): knit
Transition Row 2: purl
Transition Row 3: knit
Transition Row 4: knit
Transition Row 5: (k2tog, yo) 9 times, k1
Transition Row 6: knit
Transition Row 7: knit
Transition Row 8: purl
Transition Row 9: k1, * li; rep from * until end of row (37 stitches)
Transition Row 10: purl
Transition Row 11: k1, * li * (73 stitches)
Knit these 11 transition rows, and then work in stockinette until piece measures roughly 18" - 19" in length and you've just finished a wrong-side row. And then, we'll work some more transition rows, like so:
Transition Row 1 (right side): k1, * k2tog * (37 stitches)
Transition Row 2: purl
Transition Row 3: k1, * k2tog * (19 stitches)
Transition Row 4: purl
Transition Row 5: knit
Transition Row 6: knit
Transition Row 7: (k2tog, yo) 9 times, k1
Transition Row 8: knit
Transition Row 9: knit
Transition Row 10: purl
Work these 10 transition rows, and then bind off loosely, purling. Using your scrap worsted weight yarn, work a 4-stitch i-cord until it measures roughly 30" and bind off. Tuck in ends and block cowl. Finally, lace i-cord through every other hole, as shown, and knot.
