Pigeon-Inspired Cowl Knitting Pattern

Stay cozy and stylish with this beautiful pigeon-inspired cowl! This pattern is perfect for bird lovers and knitting enthusiasts alike. The intricate stitch pattern captures the elegance of a pigeon's feathers, making it a unique and eye-catching accessory.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn - approximately 200 yards (183 meters)
• Needles: US size 8 (5mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Stitch markers
• Scissors

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• YO: Yarn Over
• K2tog: Knit Two Together

Pattern

Cast on: Using the long-tail cast-on method, cast on 120 stitches.

Row 1: *K2, P2; repeat from * to the end of the row.

Row 2: *P2, K2; repeat from * to the end of the row.

Row 3: Knit all stitches.

Row 4: Purl all stitches.

Row 5: *K2, YO, K1, YO, K2tog, K1, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, K2; repeat from * to the end of the row.

Row 6: Knit all stitches.

Row 7: Purl all stitches.

Row 8: *K2, P2; repeat from * to the end of the row.

Repeat Rows 1-8: Continue repeating these 8 rows until the cowl reaches your desired length, ending with Row 4.

Bind off: Bind off in pattern.

Finishing: Weave in all loose ends using a tapestry needle. Block the cowl gently to even out the stitches and give it a polished look.

Enjoy your beautiful pigeon-inspired cowl!