Side Bar Cowl - Hand Knitting Pattern PDF
SIDE BAR COWL
Worked top down in the round.
Pattern includes both fully written instructions and a chart, so you may work from your preference.
Fully reversible; Has the same appearance on the inner side.
5 by 5 Ribbing with Side Bar projections that give a twisted effect to the overlapping sections.
Established Beginner Skills:
Work in the round, knit, purl, pick up and knit (once). Do note that this has a long repeat of 40 stitches. Attention must be paid the first time through of each Lettered Round but the next (3 or 5) rounds are worked as established.
Dry cleaning recommended to retain texture.
YARN
630 y (576 m) of Light Worsted Weight Yarn
Sample Yarn: (3) Malabrigo Rios in Gemini
100% Merino Superwash (Plied)
210 y (192 m) 100 g
Sample Usage: 535 y (490 m) 255 g
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US 4 (3.5 mm) Circular Needles with 32” (80 cm) Cords.
Or size that gets gauge/desired fabric.
- Row Counter
- Stitch Markers (5 + 1 Different)
- Tapestry Needle
MEASUREMENTS
13” (33 cm) Tall by 31” (79 cm) Circumference
Please note the fabric is extremely stretchy.
GAUGE
Stockinette, unblocked
21 stitches by 32 rows = 4” (10 cm) Square
This gauge above provided for yarn and needle pairing, to get an appropriate fabric density without knitting the entire repeat.
Pattern Stitch, unblocked
25 stitches by 32 rounds = 4” (10 cm) Square
A fabric you like is more important than exact gauge,
but changes from the given gauge will affect yarn requirements and final measurements.
