Navy and Cream Textured Knit Cowl

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in two colors (Color A: Navy, Color B: Cream)
• Needles: US Size 8 (5.0 mm) circular needles, 24 inches long
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast On
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• SL1: Slip one stitch purlwise
• WS: Wrong Side
• RS: Right Side

Instructions

1. Cast On: CO 100 stitches using Color A. Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches. Place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round.
2. Setup Row: With Color A, K all stitches.
3. Pattern Row:
   • 1. With Color B, *K1, SL1 with yarn in back*; repeat from * to * to end of round.
   • 2. With Color A, *P1, SL1 with yarn in front*; repeat from * to * to end of round.
   • 3. With Color B, *SL1 with yarn in back, K1*; repeat from * to * to end of round.
4. Repeat Pattern Row until the cowl measures approximately 12 inches from the cast on edge, or desired length.
5. Bind Off: Switch to Color A and bind off all stitches loosely.
6. Finish: Weave in all ends securely using the tapestry needle.

Note:

Adjust the number of cast on stitches if a different size is desired, keeping the count in multiples of two.