How-To

Dobbs Ferry Knit Cowl

The choice of yarn makes all the difference. Here, simple cowl patterns using a stockinette stitch yield three striking scarf alternatives.

Tools and Materials

  • 6 (6-ounce) skeins Wool-Ease Thick & Quick yarn, in Linen or another color
  • Circular knitting needles, size 19, 29 inches long
  • Stitch marker
  • Large-eyed blunt needle (all fromlionbrand.com)

Dobbs Ferry Knit Cowl How-To

For a multicolored piece, a base yarn is paired with a succession of bright strands. Another cowl uses a single yarn made with different-color fibers in daybreak tones. You can knit each cowl in the round, or create a flat piece with two straight needles and sew it together.

The cowl seen here is ultrathick and cozy. For a thick, textured look, this cowl uses three strands of yarn working as one. The finished garment is about 19 inches tall and 35 inches in circumference.

Gauge
5 sts equal 4 inches in St st worked in the rnd (k every rnd) with 3 strands held tog. (Be sure to check your gauge.)

Pattern Stitch
K2, p2 Rib (worked in the rnd, multiple of 4 sts) Rnd 1: *K2, p2; rep from * around. Rep Rnd 1 for K2, p2 Rib.

Abbreviations

beg = begin(ning)(s)
k = knitp = purl 
rep = repeat 
rnd(s) = round(s) 
st(s) = stitch(es) 
St st = Stockinette stitch 
tog = together 
Pattern courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn, lionbrand.com.

 

 

Reviews (2)

  • colemom4
    27 Oct, 2012

    found the directions on the lion brand website:
    COWL
    With 3 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 44 sts. Join, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker for beg of rnd.
    Work in K2, p2 Rib for 3 rnds.
    Change to St st worked in the rnd (k every rnd), and work until piece measures about 17 in. (43 cm) from beg.
    Work in K2, p2 Rib for 3 rnds.

  • Megan Torres
    21 Sep, 2012

    How many stitches do you cast on?