James’ cowl designer knitting patterns are fun. They offer very different techniques from mosaic, fisherman’s rib, helical, and colorwork to lace ribbing or magic knots. Enjoy!
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Worked in the fisherman’s rib stitch you have all the nice benefits of brioche-style knitting but in a simple, loveable 2-row repeat.
Designer Knitting Pattern Each of the nine colorways results in a cowl that is both beautiful and very cozy.
This yarn is the result of an international love affair between a colorful German and an elegant Peruvian. Zauberball Crazy and Sueño DK are a perfect couple. Each of the dual plies of Zauberball Crazy are dyed in distinctive variegations before being twisted together. The color blending is seductive. While the pairing of superwash merino and bamboo makes for a Peruvian yarn that you simply can’t resist.
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Yarn:
Zauberball Crazy from Schoppel
75% Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon
459 Yards/100 grams
US 0-4 needles
Approx. 6.5 stitches per inch
Sport/Fingering
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Sueño DK from HiKoo
80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Viscose from Bamboo
255 yards/100grams
US 3-7/3.25-4.5mm needles
Approx. 5-6 stitches per inch
DK Weight
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Skeins Needed for Quinn: 1 each of variegated and solid color yarns
Gauge for Pattern: 19 stitches and 20 rows = 4”/10cm on US 7/4.5mm
Suggested Needles and Notions:
US 7/4.5mm 24”/60cm needles*
Stitch markers
*or size needed to obtain gauge
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Amelia Cowl Designer Knitting Pattern
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With this designer pattern create a single stripe cowl with the amazingly simple helical striped knitting technique. Fall in love with working single row stripes without jogs or floats.
Designer Knitting Pattern The Amelia cowl begins and ends with ribbing. The rest of this project is worked in the helical striping technique. There are no jogs in the alternating single-row stripes. And there are no floats on the wrong side. Both sides are distinctive and equally beautiful, so the cowl is reversible. It is like two cowls in one.
This designer knitting pattern includes a list of all abbreviations, a glossary, plus a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.
Knitting Help For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.
Schoppel-Wolle’s Life Style/Ambiente, 100% Superwash Wool, 170 yards/50 grams
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Yardage Color A – I hank Sueño Color B - 2 balls Life Style/Ambiente
Gauge 24 sts and 34 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette, washed and blocked.
Suggested Needles and Notions
US 4/3.5 mm circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Size 20.5”/52 cm circumference x 8.5”/21.6 cm
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Cassidy Cowl Designer Knitting Pattern
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The mosaic technique is the star of this designer knitting pattern. Watch 2-color stitch patterns appear as you work with only one color at a time.
Designer Knitting Pattern This pattern is equally rewarding for beginners and experienced knitters. The mosaic technique allows you to create two-color patterns while working with only one color at a time. It’s like a beginner pattern in the round, but produces a finished cowl that experienced knitters can be proud of.
Both yarns are very light, remarkable blends of alpaca and/or soft merino wool wrapped with micro threads of cotton. Each yarn has excellent stitch definition. They have the elasticity and bounce of animal fibers. Yet, they’re mostly cotton – almost unbelievable. So, if in the past you have not enjoyed working with cotton, these yarns will surely change your mind.
Gauge
25 sts and 33 rows = 4"/10cm in pattern
It is important to block your gauge swatch for best results.
Suggested Needles and Notions
US6/4mm 20”/50.8cm circular needles*
Stitch marker
* Or size needed to obtain gauge
Size
Circumference approx. 23”/ 58.5cm
Depth approx. 9”/23cm
Knitting Help For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.
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This designer knitting pattern was inspired by the magic knot technique for joining yarns. The project is easy and fun, and the results are uniquely yours.
Designer Knitting Pattern This designer knitting pattern is very easy to knit. But the real fun is how you can create your own unique cowl based on your personal style. Whether you like fashions that are colorful or more subdued, select compatible yarns in five or more colors from your stash or purchase the perfect combination.
Work the stockinette stitch in the round, changing colors whenever you feel inspired. And each time connect the yarns using the magic knot technique. It results in a knot that is no more than a tiny bump and should never come apart. And surprise has no tails to work in when finishing your creation.
For our Merlin "Magic Knot" Sweater Designer Knitting Pattern, click here
This pattern includes instructions, a list of all abbreviations and a glossary of terms. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.
Knitting Help For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.
Sueño Mini Hanks – 80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Rayon frim Bamboo, 63 yards/57.6 meters, 25 grams/.88 ozs., DK Weight - Machine wash and lay flat to dry.
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Gauge 19 sts and 28 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette after blocking.
Yardage One skein in each of 5 colors.
Suggested Needles and Notions
US8/5mm 24”/61cm* circular needles.
*Or size needed to obtain gauge.
Finished Measurements 8.5” x 48”/21.6 cm x 121.9 cm
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Jessica Turtleneck Cowl Designer Knitting Pattern
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Create a distinctive turtleneck cowl with this designer knitting pattern. Enjoy working 2 x 2 ribbing with lace rib panels, and vents so the cowl rests nicely on your shoulders
Designer Knitting Pattern This designer knitting turtleneck cowl pattern uses a cashmere blend offering amazing elasticity. It is worked in two-by-two ribbing featuring a panel of beautiful lace ribs front and back. So, working every row offers just the right amount of interest. The functional vents at the sides are more than a design feature, they allow the cowl to rest nicely on your shoulders.
This designer knitting pattern includes a list of all abbreviations and a glossary of terms. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.
Knitting Help For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.
This yarn is remarkable and everyone who uses it falls in love. Between the blend of fibers and the construction of the yarn the result is extremely elastic and almost guarantees flawless gauge as you work. The finished fabric provides a nice combination of stitch definition and a subtle textured surface that feels so soft on your skin. It works nicely on a range of needle sizes, so you may have found your new best friend.
The on-screen color representations for yarn may not be precise representations of actual colors due to variance in monitor calibrations.
Gauge
37 sts and 36 rows = 4"/10cm in K2, P2 Ribbing, Relaxed
Gauge is determined with the swatch relaxed, not stretched.
Suggested Needles and Notions
US6/4mm 20”/50.8 cm circular needles*
US6/4mm 16”/40.6mm circular needles*
US6/4mm Double point needles
Stitch markers
Stitch holders or scrap yarn
* Or size needed to obtain gauge
Size
Fits All
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Brook Cowl Designer Knitting Pattern
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This cowl design is knit in the round in stockinette.
Designer Knitting Pattern It starts and ends with a bit of two-by-two rib. The result is knitting that will provide you meditative benefits, while delighting you as the rotation of single-row use of colors creates a repetitive rainbow.
Knitting Help For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.
Yarn This pattern was designed for: Sueño DK from HiKoo, 80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Viscose from Bamboo, DK
1 skein in each of 5 colors
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Yardage = 675
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4"/10cm, in stockinette
Suggested Needles and Notions:
US6/4mm 16”/40.5cm circular
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Here’s a snuggly cowl worked in the very best basketweave pattern. While it is easy knit and purl stitches, they create a very sculpted 3-D basketweave.
Designer Knitting Pattern The design starts and ends with the Chinese Waitress double cast on and bind off, so the edges have a very nice finish. And the super bulky all-American wool knits up quickly, so you can make this charming little creation in one sitting.
Yarn Brown Sheep’s Burly Spun, 100% American Wool, Super Bulky, Eco-Yarn 130 yards/118.9 Meters, 8 oz./227 grams
This single-ply wool will stand the test of time. Spun and dyed in the USA—hand wash, dry flat. All Brown Sheep’s yarns are dyed using their proprietary process, which recycles up to 90% of the water used in dying. And since the textile industry is among the top three industries for water pollution, it is comforting to know Brown Sheep yarn is eco-friendly.
Gauge 10 sts and 14 rows = 4"/10cm, in basket weave pattern on larger needle
Suggested Needles and Notions
US11/8mm 24”/61cm circular needles*
* Or size needed to obtain gauge.
Size One Size Fits All
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Logan Cowl Designer Knitting Pattern
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Discover elliptical knitting with this designer knitting pattern. Create a cowl with 2-color, single row stripes that is reversible with no floats.
Designer Knitting Pattern Surrender to the ultimate softness of Soffio yarn’s cashmere blend while falling in love with elliptical knitting. This extremely simple knitting technique creates one row stripes in the round without carrying the yarn. The wrong side is a lovely as the right side with pairs of light, airy two-colored strips swirling beautifully around your neck.
Designer Knitting Kit This kit includes yarn, the knitting pattern, a list of all abbreviations and a glossary of terms. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site. All in a complimentary backpack knitting project bag.
An extremely soft, airy blend that’s almost weightless. It has exceptional elasticity and bounce. So, if you’re looking for a quick knit that is soft as a cloud you’ve found it.
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Gauge
11 sts = 4"/10cm
Check your gauge swatch for best results.
Suggested Needles and Notions
US13/9mm 20”/50.8cm circular needles*
Stitch Markers
* Or size needed to obtain gauge
Measurements
Circumference: Bottom 31”/78.7cm, Top 24”61cm
Length 12”/30.5cm
Knitting Help For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.
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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.
Chloe Pinwheel Cowl Knitting Pattern
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This designer knitting pattern uses a stitch that combines 4-stitch cables into delightful pinwheels.
Designer Knitting Pattern With this designer knitting pattern take the next step and learn how to work 4-stitch cables without a cable needle. The rather simple cables are combined to create a column of pinwheels. So, the Chloe cowl is doubly rewarding – cables and pinwheels. Cast on and work in the round fashioning columns of pinwheels on a ground of stockinette. It’s a modern take on classic stitches.
This pattern includes a list of all abbreviations and a glossary of terms. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.
Knitting Help For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.
