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# TWEED TEXTURE COWL

A cozy, beginner-friendly cowl that showcases the beautiful texture of tweedy yarn. This simple cowl features an easy-to-memorize stitch pattern and comfortable drape, perfect for cool weather layering. Can be worn as a single loop or doubled around the neck.

## MATERIALS

**Yarn:** 400 meters (437 yards) worsted weight yarn
- Sample uses Isager Tweed or similar worsted weight yarn
- Approximately 350-375 meters (383-410 yards) required

**Needles:** 
- US 8 (5.0 mm) circular needle, 24" (60 cm) length
- OR US 8 (5.0 mm) straight needles if working flat

**Notions:**
- Stitch marker (if working in the round)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Scrap yarn or safety pins for blocking (optional)

**Gauge:** 18 stitches and 24 rounds = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, blocked

**Finished Measurements:** 24" (61 cm) circumference × 10" (25.5 cm) height

## SIZES

One size: 24" (61 cm) circumference

*Note: This cowl can be easily adjusted by casting on more or fewer stitches in multiples of 4.*

## ABBREVIATIONS

- CO: cast on
- k: knit
- p: purl
- pm: place marker
- sm: slip marker
- st(s): stitch(es)
- BO: bind off
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side

## PATTERN NOTES

- This cowl can be worked in the round (seamless) or flat (with a seam).
- The main pattern is a simple 4-stitch, 4-round repeat that creates subtle texture.
- Gauge is not critical for this project, but will affect finished size and yardage used.
- A stretchy bind off is recommended for comfortable wear.

**Stitch Pattern (worked in the round):**
- Round 1: *K2, p2; repeat from * to end
- Round 2: Knit all sts
- Round 3: *P2, k2; repeat from * to end
- Round 4: Knit all sts
- Repeat Rounds 1-4 for pattern

**Stitch Pattern (worked flat):**
- Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; repeat from * to end
- Row 2 (WS): Purl all sts
- Row 3 (RS): *P2, k2; repeat from * to end
- Row 4 (WS): Purl all sts
- Repeat Rows 1-4 for pattern

## INSTRUCTIONS

### FOR IN-THE-ROUND VERSION:

**Cast On:**
Using circular needle, CO 108 sts. [108 sts]
Place marker and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist stitches.

*Math check: 108 sts ÷ 4 sts per repeat = 27 complete pattern repeats ✓*

**Ribbed Brim:**
Round 1-8: *K2, p2; repeat from * to end.

[After Round 8: 108 sts, approximately 1.25" completed]

**Body:**
Work Rounds 1-4 of Stitch Pattern (in the round version) a total of 13 times.

[After 13 pattern repeats: 52 rounds completed, approximately 8.5" from cast on edge]
*Math check: 8 ribbing rounds + 52 pattern rounds = 60 total rounds ✓*

**Ribbed Top Edge:**
Round 1-8: *K2, p2; repeat from * to end.

[After Round 8: 108 sts, approximately 10" total height]

**Bind Off:**
BO all sts loosely in pattern (knit the knits, purl the purls).

### FOR FLAT VERSION:

**Cast On:**
Using straight needles, CO 108 sts. [108 sts]

**Ribbed Brim:**
Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; repeat from * to end.
Row 2 (WS): *P2, k2; repeat from * to end.
Repeat Rows 1-2 a total of 4 times (8 rows).

[After Row 8: 108 sts, approximately 1.25" completed]

**Body:**
Work Rows 1-4 of Stitch Pattern (flat version) a total of 13 times.

[After 13 pattern repeats: 52 rows completed, approximately 8.5" from cast on edge]

**Ribbed Top Edge:**
Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; repeat from * to end.
Row 2 (WS): *P2, k2; repeat from * to end.
Repeat Rows 1-2 a total of 4 times (8 rows).

[After Row 8: 108 sts, approximately 10" total height]

**Bind Off:**
BO all sts loosely in pattern (knit the knits, purl the purls).

## FINISHING

**Weave in Ends:**
Use tapestry needle to weave in all yarn ends securely.

**Seaming (flat version only):**
Block pieces lightly if desired before seaming. With RS together, use mattress stitch or your preferred seaming method to join the two short edges together. Weave in seaming ends.

**Blocking (optional):**
Wet block or steam block gently to even out stitches. Pin to finished measurements and allow to dry completely.

## VARIATIONS

**Adjust Size:**
- For a smaller cowl (20" circumference): CO 92 sts (23 pattern repeats)
- For a larger cowl (28" circumference): CO 124 sts (31 pattern repeats)
- Always cast on in multiples of 4 sts

**Adjust Height:**
- For a shorter cowl: work pattern repeat fewer times
- For a taller cowl: work pattern repeat additional times
- Each pattern repeat adds approximately 0.65" (1.6 cm) of height

**Yardage Note:** Pattern as written uses approximately 350-375 meters. This leaves 25-50 meters from your 400-meter skein for gauge swatching and a small safety margin.

## PATTERN SUPPORT

This pattern has been tech edited for accuracy. If you have questions or find any errors, please contact the designer.

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