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Sunday, March 9, 2014

Free Knitting Pattern - Soft Shoulder Cowl

I am always cold. My husband says it's because I "have no heart" ha! I like to wear turtlenecks but like a little extra around my neck and
on my shoulders. I wanted to make something that was a cross between a cowl and a shawl. Below is my "Soft Shoulder Cowl". I am
now making my second one because I have worn the 1st one three days in a row! I don't know if anyone else will like my crossbreed but
hope you do. Enjoy!

*To download or print the pattern just scroll down past the photos and click on the link.

Size S/M Materials & Gauge Size L Materials & Gauge

Aran weight yarn, approx 327 yds Worsted weight yarn, approx 350 yds
Size 8 (5mm) circular needle Size 9 (5.5mm) circular needle
(needle length 20 or 24") (needle length 20 or 24")
4 stitch markers 4 stitch markers
Gauge: 16 sts & 22 rows = 4" in Stst Gauge: 15 sts & 24 rows = 4" in Stst

Abbreviations:

K=knit
P=Purl
CO=cast on
PM = Place marker
Slm = slip marker
rep = rep
sts = stitches
KRL = Knit Right Loop
KLL = Knit Left Loop
Stst = Stockinette Stitch
CRXsts = crossed stitches

Pattern Stitch

CRXsts: Knit the second stitch on the left needle but do not let the stitch come off the left needle, then knit into the first stitch on the left needle,
then let both of them fall off the left needle. Continue on in this manner to the end of the round.

References:
KRL - to learn this increase see this video:
http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/knit-right-loop-english

KLL - to learn this increase see this video:

http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/knit-left-loop-english

DIRECTIONS:
CO84 sts using long-tail cast on method, pm and join in the round being careful not to twist. This may be a little tight at first but after a few
rounds it won’t be.
1. Knit
2. Knit
3. Purl
4. Knit
5. Knit
6. Purl
7. Knit each round until pc measures 9” in length.
8. K3, *KRL, k7, rep from * around to last 4 sts, KRL, k4. (96 sts)
9-12 knit

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13. *k8, KRL, rep from *to end of round. (108 sts)
14. k40, PM, k14, PM, k40, PM, k14.

You will now be back @ the original starting marker. You may want to make sure that your starting marker is identifiable, perhaps a
different color than the other 3 markers.

15. *K1, KLL, k to 1st st before next M, KRL, k1, Slm, rep from * to end. (116 sts)
15. Knit
16-32. Rep last 2 rows 8x more. (180 sts)
33. Purl
34. Knit

Begin Pattern rounds

35. CRXsts around.

36. Knit
37. Rep last 2 rounds until the patterning measures 2 ¾ ”.
38. Purl
39. Knit
40. Bind off loosely.

I lightly steam blocked mine simply to get the bottom edge and the neck edge to lay lat and not roll.

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Kriskrafter at 6:34 PM
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 J March 10, 2014 at 12:41 PM
Thank you. It is beautiful!
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Karin March 10, 2014 at 6:06 PM

What an elegant piece!!
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Anonymous March 11, 2014 at 11:03 AM

This is just perfect. Thank you for taking the time to write it out and share.
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Ruth Hamilton March 11, 2014 at 1:04 PM

Thank you! This is just what I have been looking for and didn't know it. I bought a lovely skein of wool in Ireland two years ago, but it is only
about 500 yards, so too little for a vest. Like you, I am always cold and expect this will be perfect.
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Kelly March 12, 2014 at 7:17 AM

Lovely pattern! I've recently found these shoulder cowls or wraps and love them too! I used to love shawls, but these are excellent for wearing
around the house. They stay on and aren't one bit bulky.

Thanks so much for sharing the pattern!

Kelly
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Anonymous March 18, 2014 at 10:03 PM

Love your pattern, looks great, and yes, I too like to take the shill off the back of my neck and shoulders. Thanks for sharing! Irma from
Virginia
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barbara mavk March 22, 2014 at 5:14 AM

I can't tolerate anything around my neck so this is a great pattern neckline for me. Also love the drape and length of it. Then too any of my
collection of beautiful stitch patterns can be substituted so I'm in knitters' Heaven this early Saturday morning!!!!

Thanks!
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Beverley A Johnson April 11, 2014 at 8:07 AM

I love it....have been looking for something more than a cowl and less than a full shawl...this is PERFECT:)
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Alles April 11, 2014 at 8:17 AM

How nice of you to share your lovely pattern. Thank you.
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Delighted Hands April 11, 2014 at 5:54 PM

It's going on the needles soon-thank you for this pattern!
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