Marilue Cowl
This was my first ever design. I named it after my mother. She was diagnosed with ALS and fought bravely for 3 years. I wanted to memorialize her and create something she would have loved to wear.
Beginner Friendly
This design uses beginner level knit and crochet techniques. So while you will need to know both sets of skills, it is suitable for beginners in either craft. A perfect design for someone that can either knit or crochet and wants to learn the other craft.
Adaptive Design
Beautiful scallop edging on this cowl allows for ease of use getting the piece on and off. Simply hook a finger into one of the loops and pull on or off! Perfect for people with limited mobility or dexterity.
pattern specs
Gather your supplies…
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skill level
Beginner Knit and Crochet – you need to know basic stitches and how to knit in the round.
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Needles and Hooks
Circular Knitting Needle – 10mm / US 15, 16″ length
Crochet Hook – 10mm / Size N
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yarn requirement
80 – 100 yds / 73 – 92 m of super bulky yarn, weight 7
Shown in photos: Lionbrand Hometown USA
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notions
Removable stitch marker
Tapestry needle
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Gauge
9 sts x 14 rounds = 4″ x 4″ or 10 cm x 10 cm worked in stockinette stitch in the round.
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Finished Sizing
Height – 7″ / 18 cm
Circumference – 21″ / 53.5 cm
Abbreviations
This pattern uses US knit and crochet terminology.
- BO – Bind off
- Ch – Chain
- CO – Cast on
- DC – Double Crochet
- K – Knit
- SC – Single Crochet
- Sl – Slip Stitch
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- *xxxx – repeat section within *
Marilue Cowl Pattern
Pattern Construction: The body of the Marilue Cowl is knitted in the round. Scalloped edging is crocheted on the top and bottom of the body.
Adjusting Size:
To adjust height – knit more or less rounds before adding scallop edging.
To adjust circumference – Increase or decrease the number of CO sts – only inc or dec by multiples of 6 to maintain st counts for scallop edging.
Body
With circular knitting needles, CO 48 sts.
Join for working in the round, making sure not to twist stitches.
Round 1 -12: K
BO, make sure you bind off loosely. You may want to go up one needle size if your BO tend to be tight.
Do not cut yarn or tie off final stitch. Leave last stitch live and transfer to your crochet hook.
First Scallop Edge
Setup Round: SC 2, *Ch 3, skip 3 bound off sts, SC in next 3 sts; repeat from * to last 4 sts, Ch 3, skip 3 sts, SC in next st.
Scallop Round: SC in first st, skip next st, *DC 7 into the 3 Ch space, skip next st, SC in next st, skip next st; repeat from * to end of round. Sl st to first st of round to join.
Break yarn and secure last st.
Second Scallop Edge
Attach yarn to last CO sts on opposite side of your cowl.
Add Scallop Edge to the other side of your cowl by repeating the instructions for the First Scallop Edge.
Finishing
Block your piece and weave remaining ends.
Wear your piece with pride!
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