Pigeon Themed Knitted Cowl

This pattern will guide you through creating a cozy and adorable cowl with pigeon motifs. The cowl features stranded colorwork to showcase the pigeons in all their cuteness. Let's get started!

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
• Main Color (MC): Approx. 200 yards (183 meters)
• Contrast Color 1 (CC1): Approx. 100 yards (91 meters)
• Knitting Needles: Size US 7 (4.5mm) and US 9 (5.5mm) or sizes needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch using US 9 (5.5mm) needles.

Size

One size fits most adults. Finished cowl measures approximately 24 inches (61cm) circumference and 8 inches (20cm) height.

Abbreviations

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together
• MC: Main Color
• CC1: Contrast Color 1

Instructions

Cowl Body

1. Using US 7 (4.5mm) needles and MC, cast on 120 stitches.
2. Work in 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1) for 1.5 inches (4cm).
3. Switch to US 9 (5.5mm) needles.
4. Begin stranded colorwork in the following pattern:

Round 1: *K2 MC, K2 CC1; repeat from * to end of round.

Round 2: *K2 CC1, K2 MC; repeat from * to end of round.

5. Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 for a total of 3 inches (7.5cm).
6. Continue knitting in MC only for the next 3 inches (7.5cm).
7. Switch to CC1 and knit in stockinette stitch for 2 inches (5cm).
8. Switch back to MC, and knit in stockinette stitch for 1 inch (2.5cm).

Edging

Switch to US 7 (4.5mm) needles.

1. Work in 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1) for 1.5 inches (4cm).
2. Bind off in ribbing pattern.

Finishing

Weave in all loose ends with a tapestry needle. Block the cowl if desired.

Enjoy your adorable pigeon themed knitted cowl!