Knitting: Round and Round Single Hank Rasta Cowl

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Round and Round Single Hank Rasta Cowl Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Tall, Plus-sized, Girls, Women, Petite

Item:

Neckwear

Skill Level:

Novice

Basic Skills Necessary:

CO
knit
purl
BO

Pattern Description:

Pattern both written and charted. Great advancing beginner piece or last minute gift pattern for any skill level.

Overview:
Easy, Fast and fun to make. Knit in the round using a single hank of Super Chunky Malabrigo Rasta yarn (or other super bulky) on size US 17 (12.5mm)/ 16" (40cm) circular needle with only knits and purls in a simple repeating pattern that swirls up and around the cowl. Blocking not nescessary but you may do so.

Needs:
One hank of Malabrigo 'Rasta' Yarn (sample uses arco iris) 90 yds (82.3 meter) or similar wiehgt super bulky yarn.
Circular needles in US size 17 (12.5mm) /16"(40cm) long
one stitch marker (end of round = EORM)
darning needle to sew ends

Gauge: not critical but aprox 2.25 stitches per inch/ 9 stiches = 4 inches (10cm)

Finished (unblocked/as knit) Measurements: 10" (25.4cm) by 24" (60.9cm) around

Gauge:

aprox 9 stitches = 4 inches

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

24" around by 10" tall

Materials:

one hank 90 yards malabrigo Ratsta yarn or other super bulky
size 17 circular needles 16" long
stitch marker
darning needle

Suggested yarn:

90 yards of Bulky weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Malalbrigo Rasta

Colorway:

arco iris