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The Marigold and Moss Asymmetrical Cowl is a chic knitting project that combines clean lines with cozy comfort for an accessory you’ll reach for again and again. Knit with a graceful asymmetrical shape that drapes beautifully around the neck, this contemporary cowl adds a touch of effortless style to both casual and dressy outfits. The engaging construction keeps the project interesting while allowing the yarn’s texture and color to shine. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing knit for yourself or a thoughtful handmade gift, the Marigold and Moss Asymmetrical Cowl offers warmth, versatility and timeless appeal that will carry you through the cooler seasons in style.
Time: 15-20-hour pattern
Skill Level: Easy
Size: See schematic
Gauge: 30 sts and 40 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Part 1 patt after wet blocking
Materials
Yarn:
Manos de Uruguay Fino Mini Skeins (70% extrafine merino, 30% silk) 93 yards [85 meters]/20 g): 407 Velver Pincushion (CC1), 420-Boudoir (CC2), 430 Filigree (CC3), 443 Turkish Delights (CC4). 1 skein each.
Needles: US size 4 / 3.5 mm needles.
Notions: Scissors, tapestry needle.
Abbreviations
kfb: knit front and back in the same st (1 st inc)
Special Stitches
mini I-cord bind-off:
CO 2 sts, *K1, k2tog tbl, sl2 sts onto LHN; Rep from * until 2 sts remain. BO with Kitchener st to the first 2 sts of the I-cord.
Pattern Notes
The cowl is constructed flat, increasing only on one side. Once the piece is completed, it is joined at the back of the neck with a small seam.
Cut yarn after each color change
It is recommended to block the piece before seeming
Pattern
Part 1
With CC1 CO 20 sts,
Set-up Row (WS): P to end.
Row 1 (RS): Sl2 wyib, kfb, * k1, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl3 wyib. (21 sts)
Row 2 (WS): P to end.
Row 3: Sl2 wyib, kfb, * k1, p1; rep from * to last 4 sts, k1, sl3 wyib. (22 sts)
Row 4: As Row 2.
Rep rows [1-4] 32 more times. (86 sts)
Part 2 (Ridge between sections)
With CC2
Row 1 (RS): K to end
Row 2 (WS): P to end
Rows 3-8: Rep last 2 Rows 3 more times
Row 9: * With the tip of the right-hand needle, lift (pick up) the first stitch of Row 1 on
the WS of your work, place it on the left-hand needle and K2tog the first stitch on the picked
up round and the first live st on the left-hand needle; Repeat from * to end lifting the next st from Row 1 onto the needle to k2tog with next live st.
Row 10: P to end
Part 3
With CC3.
Set-up Row 1 (RS): K to end.
Set up Row 2 (WS): P to end.
Row 1: Sl2 wyib, kfb, p to last 3 sts, sl3 wyib. (87 sts)
Row 2: P3, * (k1, p1, k1) in next st, p3tog; rep from * to last 4 sts, p4.
Row 3: Sl2 wyib, kfb, p to last 3 sts, sl3 wyib. (88 sts)
Row 4: P3, * p3tog, (k1, p1, k1) in next st, rep from * to last 5 sts, p5.
Row 5: Sl2 wyib, kfb, p to last 3 sts, sl3 wyib. (89 sts)
Row 6: P3, * (k1, p1, k1) in next st, p3tog; rep from * to last 6 sts, p6.
Row 7: Sl2 wyib, kfb, p to last 3 sts, sl3 wyib. (90 sts)
Row 8: P3, * p3tog, (k1, p1, k1) in next st, rep from * to last 3 sts, p3
Rep rows [1-8] 12 more times. (138 sts)
Part 4: As part 2
Part 5
With CC4
Set-up Row 1 (RS): K to end.
Set up Row 2 (WS): P to end.
Row 1: Sl2 wyib, k1, *yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl3 wyib.
Row 2: P to end.
Rep rows [1-2] 11 more times.
BO with mini i-cord BO.
Finishing
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Wash and block to desired measurements.
Seam edges as shown in the schematic.