English Rib Cowl | Knitting Pattern

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PATTERN OVERVIEW

This cowl is knit in English rib, which is a textured and cushy stitch. The pattern is just a one-row repeat, making it quick and easy to memorize.

The English rib cowl is knit flat from the bottom up, and the sides are sewn together using the mattress stitch. 

This cowl is a great cold-weather accessory, and it matches my Headband with a twist | Knitting pattern. Be sure to check it out!

Finished size after blocking:

• Circumference: 50cm (19.6″).
• Height: 27 cm (10.6″).  Including 2cm (0.75 “), that the cowl grew after blocking.

If you want to change the circumference of the cowl, cast on fewer/ more stitches, but the total must be a multiple of 3 +2 stitches. These 2 stitches will form a chain edge and will be seamed.

If you want the cowl to be shorter/ higher work fewer/ more rows.

Gauge: 23 stitches x 24 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4″ ) in pattern after blocking.

You will find the free knitting pattern below. Enjoy!

Be sure to check out my other cowl knitting patterns.

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SUPPLIES

Yarn: ~ 100g (3.5 oz) DK / light worsted yarn (category #3).

I used 2 balls of Drops Lima in light brown color. Each ball is approximately 100m (109 yds). It’s 65% wool and 35% alpaca.

If you don’t have the mentioned yarn at hand, here are other yarn options:

• Rowan Alpaca Soft DK
• Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light

Needles: 3.5mm (US4/UK9) knitting needles.

Tapestry needle

Scissors

ABBREVIATIONS

CO – cast on

St (s) – stitch (es)

K – knit

P – purl

K2tog – knit 2 stitches together

Yo – yarn over

Sl1p – slip 1 purlwise

Sl1k – slip 1 knitwise

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

COWL KNITTING PATTERN

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Cast on

CO 119 sts using the longtail cast-on method or the one you prefer.

Row 1: Sl1k, *Yo,  Sl1p, k2tog*, repeat from * to * until last st, P1.

Repeat row 1 for 25cm (9 ^3/4“) or desired length.

Bind off

Bind off loosely in pattern – knit the knit stitches and yarn overs, purl the purl stitches.

Step 1: Knit the first stitch, knit the yarn over – you have two stitches on your right needle. Insert the left needle into the first stitch on the right needle and bring it over the second one. Now you have 1 stitch left on your right needle.

Step 2: Purl the next stitch – you have two stitches on your right needle again. Insert the left needle into the first stitch on the right needle and bring it over the second one. Now you have 1 stitch left on your right needle.

Repeat steps 1 and 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 loop and pull it snug.

Seam

Fold the cowl in half and sew the side edges together.

I used the vertical mattress stitch, which is an invisible seam, and sew the edge stitches together. 

Weave in all loose ends and block.

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

Thank you for stopping by,
Mirella.