Glacier Cowl knitting pattern

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Cowl overview

The Glacier Cowl is a chic accessory, that will keep your neck warm.

The cowl features a delicate lace pattern, it is worked from the bottom up in the round and has no seams. The top and bottom borders are worked in a 2×2 rib stitch.

This cowl matches my Glacier Headband and Glacier Fingerless Gloves, they make a beautiful set.

Finished size after blocking:

• Circumference: 54cm (21 ^1/4_”)
• Height: 25cm (9.8″)

If you want to change the circumference of the cowl, cast on fewer/ more stitches. One pattern repeat is approx 3.4cm (1.35”) wide.

Gauge: 21 stitches x 25 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4″ ) in lace pattern after blocking.

You will find the free knitting pattern below. Enjoy!

Be sure to check out my other cowl knitting patterns.

You might also like:

• Glacier Cowl knitting pattern
• Glacier Fingerless Gloves knitting pattern
• Amber Cowl knitting pattern
• Folgate Infinity Scarf knitting pattern
• Blush Wrap knitting pattern

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Supplies

To knit this cowl you will need the following supplies:

• Yarn: ~ 90g (3.2oz) medium weight yarn (category #4). I used Drops Cotton Merino in the color off-white (o1). It’s a blend of merino superwash wool (52%) and cotton (48%). If you don’t have the mentioned yarn at hand, here are other yarn options:

• • Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay
  • Novita Muumit Moomins
  • Gedifra Cottolana DK
  • SANDNES GARN Duo

• Needles: 3.5mm (US 4) and 4mm (US6) 40cm (16”) circular knitting needles. You can also use circular needles with a longer cord if you prefer the magic loop method or a set of double-pointed needles.
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

CO – cast on

St (s) – stitch (es)

K – knit

P – purl

Yo – yarn over

K2tog – knit 2 stitches together

Ssk – slip, slip, knit 2 stitches together

*  * – repeat from * to * until the end of the row or the stated amount of times

COWL KNITTING PATTERN

Cast on

With smaller needles CO on 128 sts using the Long-tail cast-on method or the one you prefer.

Join in the round being careful not to twist the sts and place a marker. I prefer using the invisible join method:

Step 1: Cast on 128 + 1  extra st (a total of 129 sts).

Step 2: Slip the first st purlwise from the left needle to the right needle.

Step 3: Bring the second st from the right needle over the top of the first st (the one, that we have passed from the left needle)

Step 4: Put that slipped st from the right needle back to the left one (128 sts left). Pull on the strands to tighten.

Bottom border

The bottom border is worked over 8 rows in a 2×2 rib stitch:

Round 1: *K2, P2* to end.

Repeat round 1 seven more times (a total of eight rounds).

You can work fewer/ more rounds if you want to make the border shorter/ longer.

Main body

The body of the cowl is worked in a lace pattern.

Switch to larger needles:

Round 1: *K6, P2* to end.

Round 2 and every other round: *K6, P2* to end.

Round 3: *Yo, K2, Ssk, K2, P2* to end.

Round 5: *K1, Yo, K2, Ssk, K1, P2* to end.

Round 7: *K2, Yo, K2, Ssk, P2* to end.

Round 9: *K6, P2* to end.

Round 11: *K2, K2tog, K2, Yo, P2* to end.

Round 13: *K1, K2tog, K2, Yo, K1, P2* to end.

Round 15: *K2tog, K2, Yo, K2, P2* to end.

Repeat rounds 1- 16 three more times or until the piece measures your desired length.

Top border

The top border is worked over 8 rows in a 2×2 rib stitch.

Switch to smaller needles:

Round 1: *K2, P2* to end.

Repeat round 1 seven more times (a total of eight rounds).

You can work fewer/ more rounds if you want to make the border shorter/ longer.

Bind off

Bind off sts in pattern (knit over knit stitches, purl over purl stitches).

Step 1: K2, bring the first st over the second one.

Step 2: Work the next st, bring the first st over the second one.

Repeat step 2 until you have 1 stitch left, cut the yarn leaving a 4″ – 6” tail to weave in later. Draw the yarn tail through the last stitch and pull it snug.

You will find a detailed tutorial on how to bind off knitting in the round HERE.

Finishing

Weave in all loose ends.

Wet block the finished item, this process transforms the stitches, and makes them look smoother and neater.

Simply soak the knitted item in lukewarm water with some soak wash for 10-15 minutes. Lift it from the water and gently squeeze the excess water out. Next, lay it on a clean towel (make sure it doesn’t transfer color), and roll it up to remove moisture.

Pin the item to a blocking board or lay it on a clean and dry towel (that doesn’t transfer color) and let it dry. Your knitting will look much better after this.

I hope you enjoyed this cowl knitting pattern, be sure to check out my other knitting patterns!

Thank you for stopping by,
Mirella.