Vibrato Cowl: Free Knitting Pattern
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Ruffles and garter and ribbing, that's all it takes! This simple but fast cowl is sure to be warm and thick. Easy enough for a beginner and get for some mindless TV knitting if you just want something to relax and keep your hands busy. Plus, you can count on using the whole skein, but just one skein, of Lion Brand's Scarfie Yarn, a personal favorite.
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Materials:
Approximately 150g/312 yds of bulky yarn, category 5 (Lion Brand Scarfie Yarn in Cream/Teal)
Size U.S. 8 /5 mm circular knitting needle, 16-20” long
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Gauge:
8 stitches and 13 rows = 2”x2” of stockinette using U.S. size 8
Abbreviations:
K - Knit
P - Purl
KFB - Knit front and back
K2TOG - Knit 2 together
PM - Place stitch marker
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Pattern Instructions:
Cast on 80 stitches, join for working in the round, PM to denote beginning of the round
Ribbing
R1-R7: (K1, P1) repeat across
Ruffle
R8: K across
R9: Kfb across
R10-15: K across
R16: K2tog across
R17: K across
Garter Ridge
R18, R20: P across
R19: K across
Repeat ruffle then garter ridge, alternating back and forth until you have a total of six(6) ruffle sections and five(5) garter ridge sections, ending with a ruffle section. Then work the ribbing section again to complete the project. Bind off with a stretchy bind-off method. Weave in the two ends and enjoy!
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Happy knitting!
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