Knitted Striped Anemone Cowl

 Introducing the Knitted Striped Anemone Cowl, a stylish and cozy accessory that will add a touch of elegance to any outfit. This beautifully crafted cowl features a unique striped pattern that is sure to catch the eye. The soft and warm knitted fabric ensures comfort and warmth, making it perfect for those chilly days. The Knitted Striped Anemone Cowl is not just your ordinary accessory, it is a fashion statement. The intricate knitting technique used to create this cowl gives it a luxurious and sophisticated look. The vibrant stripes add a pop of color, making it a versatile piece that can be paired with various outfits. Whether you're heading out for a casual day out or attending a special event, this cowl will effortlessly elevate your style. Wrap it around your neck and feel the softness against your skin as you step out in confidence.

Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Jeannee (51% Cotton, 49% Acrylic; 111 yards [102 meters]/50 grams); #0023 (Lavender) - one skein (color A), #0006 (Sage) - one skein (color B), #0022 (Gray) - one skein (color C), & #0033 (Teal) - one skein (color D)

Needles: 16" or 20" circular needle in size 8

Notions: Tapestry needle
Gauge: 18 stitches = 4 inches

Using your color A yarn, cast on 100 stitches, place marker, and join in round. Purl one row around. And now, it's time to begin our main pattern, which is a four-color, in-the-round variation on Anemone Stitch from page 131 of Barbara G. Walker's A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns. As you'll notice when you're knitting it, your back seam will be very loose. The best way to combat this is by clipping the tail of each color yarn after you work it and knotting the tails instead of trying to carry them up the piece. Oh, and the pattern won't start looking good until you knit a few rows, so don't get scared if it looks weird at first! Anyway, let's proceed like so:

Row 1: using color B, * k1, (yo) twice; rep until *

Row 2: using color B, * slip 4 knit stitches briefly in order to drop the yo's after each of them, replace 4 elongated stitches back on left-hand needle and (k4tog, p4tog) twice into these same 4 stitches *

Row 3: using color C, k2, * k1, (yo) twice * until you have two stitches left in round; end k2

Row 4: using color C, k2, * slip 4 knit stitches briefly in order to drop the yo's after each of them, replace 4 elongated stitches back on left-hand needle and (k4tog, p4tog) twice into these same 4 stitches * until you have two stitches left in round; end k2

Rows 5 & 6: using color D, repeat Rows 1 & 2

Rows 7 & 8: using color A, repeat Rows 3 & 4

Knit rows 1 - 8 twice and then knit rows 1 - 6 once more. Using color A, knit one row around and then purl one row around. Bind off loosely and tuck in ends. Block, if desired (I didn't).