Cashmere Cowl. One of my all-time favorite patterns is the cowl, which is technically just a knitted tube.
But, when I slip it over my head it becomes a softly draping beautiful necklace that I want to wear every day from December til March. This is the perfect travel project - it has so few ingredients! I knit my cashmere cowl as Nick and I travelled from Seattle to Portland and back again, crossing the mouth of the mighty Columbia River. My cowl is a variation of the beautiful Pashmina Cowl from Joelle's Last Minute Knitted Gifts. Spin: Abby. CO 110 sts.
Choose one of these lower edging options: Option Amy: For a stress-free start that can be easily camouflaged when you weave in ends, work Rows 1-4 back and forth before joining work. This will make it easy to avoid twisting the CO edge. Rows 1 and 3 [WS]: P all sts. Burning Embers cowl - Knittyspin: Winter 2009. Using circular needle, CO 161 sts.
Place marker and join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist. Work Rounds 1-21 of Chart A. Chart pattern will be worked 7 times in each round. When all rounds have been completed, 112 sts remain. Work in stockinette st until piece measures 4 inches.