Simple snoods - By Hand London - free cowl knitting patterns By Hand London. We can't think of much that trumps a handknit Christmas present.
Nothing is as thoughtful and seasonally practical (for Northern Hemisphere dwellers at least), and shows just how much you care. And the best part is that handknit gifts don't have to be as time consuming as you'd expect. Replace your images of intricate fairisle jumpers and spindly lacework shawls with chunky knit winter must-haves: mittens, pompom hats, slouchy socks and snoods that can all be completed in an evening or two. We've come up with two super simple snoods that are lightning quick to knit, suitable even for first time knitters, and will make the perfect gift for just about anyone (even those tricky men!) , that is, if you can bring yourself to give them away! Representing two of our favourite stitches - moss stitch and English rib stitch - these snoods are a once around the neck coze extravaganza. Moss Stitch Snood Difficulty - beginner You will need: Abbreviations*: CO - cast on.
Lovely Ribbed Cowl. I came to the surprising realization last winter that I am someone who prefers a cowl to a scarf. Perhaps it's because I live in a drafty old house and always want something toasty around my neck, something that stays put, something chic and easy, something that doesn't find its way into the soup I'm making or the dog food I'm pouring! So I decided to make a cowl that is as simple to knit as it is to wear.
I love the idea of a vertically ribbed cowl that gently hugs your neck like your favorite turtleneck sweater. However, one thing I definitely didn't want was a whiplash collar, so this cowl is knit in a relaxed gauge that creates soft, billowing ripples. With a very loose bind off, it subtly widens at the bottom for an easy and totally comfy fit. The simplicity of this pattern serves as a great platform for gorgeous yarn. Be cozy! The Materials Exactly 2 skeins of Blue Sky's Suri Merino , 60% baby suri and 40% merino. The Pattern Gauge 8 1/2 stitches = 1 inch in 2 x 2 rib (unstretched) Lilac Wine » Savory Knitting. Materials: 359 yards sport weight yarn- I used 1 skein of Madeline Tosh Pashmina (75% merino, 15% silk, 10% cashmere) 360 yards per 117g skein; in the curiosity colorway (a lovely blue/purple that to me looks just like lilacs). 24″ US 7/4mm circular needle tapestry needle for BO and weaving in ends Finished dimensions: unstretched- 16″ tall x 26″ around gently stretched- 13″ tall x 34″ around aggressively stretched 10″ tall x 64″ around Using tubular cast on, CO 180 sts onto needles, pm (place marker) and join for working in the round.
If you (like me) prefer written instruction with good pictures when you’re learning a new thing, for the tubular cast on and bind off, check out The TECHknitter’s CO and The TECHknitter’s BO or Montse Stanley’s The Knitters’ Handbook… (which is my absolute favorite resource for all knitting questions). Free Pattern Friday: One Skein Chunky Cowl. The cowl craze is huge in the knitting world these days.
I've been looking at them for a while on Flickr and on Ravelry, but have never knit one. That all changed last week. My sister called me and told me she had decided to knit a gift for a coworker who had recently lost her second sister to breast cancer. I just can't imagine. My heart breaks for her. Anyway, this call was a big deal to me as my sister is not a knitter. Here are the details and free pattern:One Skein Chunky CowlYarn: Sirdar big softie (Super Chunky/50g/45m/49yds/51% Wool/49% Acrylic)Needles: Size 15, 16"circularGauge: 9 st x 12 rows in stockinette = 4 inchesFinished Cowl size: approximately 9 inches tall by 20 inches in circumference Directions:Cast on 45 stitches.Join to knit in the round.
When I made mine with one skein of Sirdar big softie, I had about 12 inches of yarn left when I finished binding off all stitches. Modifications:Different gauge: Find your stitch count for 4 inches.