Bertoo's Cowl

Bertoo's Cowl

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My boyfriend wanted a cowl, and after surfing on the net and finding nothing to suit what I was envisioning, I decided to create my very own.

Stuff

- 1 skein of Araucania Nature Wool Chunky (131 yards/ 100g)

- 1 set of 5 dnps size US 10 / 6 mm OR 1 set of US 10 / 6mm circular needles of 16"

- Tapestry needle

Stitches

- Loose ribs (multiple of 3 sts):

• Rnd 1 : *K1, K1 leaving it on left needle, P2tog this st and the next st* repeat to end of rnd.
• Rnd 2 : K all
• Repeat those 2 rnds.

- 1 x 1 Ribbing

• Rnd 1 : *K1, P1* repeat until end of rnd.
• Repeat this rnd.

Gauge

• 4 sts in Loose Ribs = 1" blocked.

Finished measurements (blocked)

• 10" wide and 9.5" long

Make the Cowl

• Cast on 84 sts. Join in round, beeing careful not to twist.
• Work 7" of Loose ribs, ending with a rnd 2.
• Work in 1 x 1 ribs for 2.5"
• Cast off in ribbing.
• Weave in ends. Block to measurements.

Tadam!