Oversized Cowl

An easy, quick project that will give you instant gratification—not to mention keep you warm as the temperature starts to drop this fall.
This cowl is knit in the round in one piece using super bulky weight yarn. I used Reynold’s Blizzard which I got at The Knitting Experience in Brunswick, Maine.
It features a row of eyelets that serve two purposes. It gives visual interest as well as provides a place to weave in a crocheted tie. This tie can be used to cinch up the neck and keep you even warmer—perfect when worn under a vest or coat. Worn with or without the crocheted tie, this cowl will feel great not to mention knit up super fast!




Gauge:
2.5 sts = 1” in k2,p1 ribbing pattern

Supplies:

• Size 13 & 15 24” circular needles (note: a size 15 isn’t 100% necessary. I just prefer to use a larger needle to bind off for this project to ensure the bind off edge is loose & flexible)
• 2 skeins of Reyond’s Blizzard (132 yards)
• 1 stitch marker
• Size N crochet hook (if you want to create the crocheted tie)

Directions:

• Using size 13 24”needles, CO 72 sts very loosely, pm, join for working in the round
• Row 1: *k2, p1; repeat from * to marker
• Row 2: repeat row 1
• Row 3: YO, k2tog, *p1, YO, k2tog; repeat from * to marker
• Row 4: *k2, p1; repeat from * to marker

Repeat row 4 until piece measures 11”

• Using size 15 24” needle (optional), BO all sts very loosely in pattern (i.e., BO 2 sts knitwise, BO 1 st purlwise, etc.)

For crocheted tie:

• Using size N crochet hook, chain 86 sts
• Cut yarn and secure through last loop
• Weave crocheted tie through eyelets on cowl

As an alternative, if you'd prefer a slightly less oversized and shorter cowl, cast on 60 stitches instead of 72 and follow the same directions, except only knit for 7 or 8" instead of 11"