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Deco Leaf Cowl Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Women

Item:

Neckwear

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

cast on
knit stitch
purl stitch
bind off

Pattern Description:

The bold geometric lines of the leaf and vine pattern used for this cozy/cowl give it an art deco feel. If women wore cowls in the 30's and 40's I imagine they might look like this one. Make this pattern in the cozy size (small/medium), shown on the last page, to fit close around your neck or make it in the cowl size (large/extra large), shown below on page two, for more drape. The stitch pattern takes on a beautiful lacey look when knit in sock weight or fingering weight yarn, (shown above in size small/medium) and is great for wearing indoors or in warmer climates. It takes a bit longer to knit, but is worth the effort!

Gauge:

Using worsted weight yarn and size 7 needles in K1, P1 ribbing: 6sts and 7 rows per inch.

Using sock or fingering weight yarn and size 4 needles in K1, P1 ribbing: 9sts and 9 rows per inch.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Small/medium using worsted weight yarn - 15" around, 7" high Large/extra large using worsted weight yarn - 20" around, 7" high
Small/medium using sock or fingering weight yarn - 16" around, 8" high Large/extra large using sock or fingering weight yarn - 21" around, 8" high

Materials:

150-200 yards of worsted weight yarn 16'' size 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needle or size to obtain gauge