How to Knit a Cowl Scarf in the Round for Beginners | Easy Pattern
How to Knit a Cowl Scarf in the Round for Beginners | Easy Pattern
How to Knit a Simple Cowl
I came up with a design for a simple cowl to help those new to knitting in the round create a great first accessory. Cowls are the perfect first project to knit in the round — there are no increases and decreases and all you need to know is how to knit and purl. In this video, I teach you how to knit the entire cowl step-by-step. I first teach you how to cast on, using the long-tail cast-on method, and then join the work in the round so you can begin knitting this easy cowl on circular knitting needles.
How to Knit a Cowl Scarf in the Round for Beginners | Easy Pattern
How to Modify a Knit Cowl
This is a simple pattern that can easily be modified. It’s a great foundational cowl for you to get creative with. The video teaches more experienced knitters how to change the gauge of the cowl so you can knit it in any yarn weight and needle size. I knit this cowl using 9mm needles and super bulky weight yarn (Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick + Quick) but show you how to calculate the new cast-on stitch amount
MEASUREMENTS
The cowl measures 22 in/56 cm in circumference and 9 in/23 cm high.
SUPPLIES
1 skein Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick and Quick Yarn (1 skein is 12 oz/340 g, 223 yds/204 m long). Color shown is Wisteria.
9mm (US 13) 16 in/40 cm circular knitting needle
1 stitch marker
tapestry needle
scissors
tape measure
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GAUGE
10 stitches and 13 rows = 4 in/10 cm
How to Knit a Cowl Scarf in the Round for Beginners | Easy Pattern
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR KNITTING IN THE ROUND
Using the 9mm (US 13) 16 in/40 cm circular knitting needles, cast on 56 stitches and join work in the round being careful not to twist the stitches.
Bottom Ribbing
Round 1: K1, P1; repeat from * to end.
Round 2-3: Repeat Round 1.
Cowl Body
Round 1: K to end.
Repeat round 1 until work measures approximately 8 in/20.5 cm from the cast on edge.
Top Ribbing
Rounds 1-2: K1, P1; repeat from * to end.
Bind off in 1x1 rib. Weave in ends and block to measurements.
How to Knit a Cowl Scarf in the Round for Beginners | Easy Pattern
INSTRUCTIONS FOR KNITTING FLAT
Using the 9mm knitting needles, cast on 56 stitches
Bottom Ribbing
Row 1 (Wrong Side): K1, P1; repeat from * to end.
Row 2 (Right Side): K1, P1; repeat from * to end.
Row 3: K1, P1; repeat from * to end.
Cowl Body
Row 1 (Right Side): K to end.
Row 2 (Wrong Side): P to end.
Repeat Rows 1 & 2 1 until work measures approximately 8 in/20.5 cm from the cast on edge, ending after a wrong side row.
Top Ribbing
Row 1 (Right Side): K1, P1; repeat from * to end.
Row 2 (Wrong Side): K1, P1; repeat from * to end.
Bind off in 1x1 rib. Seam sides together, weave in ends, and block to measurements.
How to Knit a Cowl Scarf in the Round for Beginners | Easy Pattern + Video Tutorial
How to Knit a Cowl Scarf in the Round for Beginners | Easy Pattern + Video Tutorial