A Knitting Pattern: The Purple Ribbed Cowl

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For such an easy knitting project finishing this cowl has been quite a journey.  It started when I was following a different pattern that wasn't completely ribbed.  I didn't like the way it curled so I frogged it.  (I think the curl effect doesn't work as well with the thick and textured Homespun yarn.  In my humble opinion, of course.)  Then I decided to make a cowl that simply was ribbed all around.  Well, I made a rookie mistake and accidentally twisted my foundation.  I didn't notice until I was a couple of inches into the cowl.  Whoops!  So I frogged it again.  The third time was a charm though!

Materials:
Yarn: Homespun by Lion Brand
Needles: Circular 8 mm

Pattern:

• Cast on 100 stitches on circular needles.
• Join.
• Check to make sure your work isn't twisted.
• Check again.  Seriously.
• Round One: Knit two, purl two all the way around.
• Check once more that your work isn't twisted.
• Round Two: Repeat round one.  (Knit in all knit stitches and purl in a purl stitches.)
• Continue until you reach your desired size, mine is about 12 inches tall.
• Cast off and weave in ends.

This is super cozy, warm, and soft.  It's a great project for a beginner.  It's quick to make.  I think it would make a great handmade gift for a loved one this Christmas.

 

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