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Tier + Tassel Cowl: Knit Pattern
Skill Level: Intermediate
By: Susan Snow
Materials:
- 1 Skein of Sport Weight Silk Yarn
- US 5 (3.75 mm) Straight Knitting Needles
- Tapestry Needle and Scissors
- Embroidery Floss (optional)
Abbreviations:
- P: Purl
- K: Knit
- ST/S: Stitch/es
- S: Slip
Pattern Notes
- Finished Dimensions: Approximately 26” W x 5” L
- Work stitches loosely
- When working a decrease K or P 1 ST as needed to maintain the pattern (at beginning or end of pattern set)
The Pattern
Cast On 190 Sts
- Foundation Row: Purl entire row loosely
- Row 1: (Right Side) S1. *K through back of the second ST on the left needle. Then K through the front of the first stitch on the left needle. Drop both STS simultaneously.* Repeat between *'s until end of row.
- Row 2: (Wrong Side) S1. *P the second ST on the left Needle. Then P the first stitch on the left needle. Drop both stitches simultaneously.* Repeat between *'s until end of row.
Repeat Rows 1 & 2 until piece measures 4.5 inches, ending after Row 2
- Decrease Row 1: Bind off 18 STS. Work Row 1 of the pattern until the end of the row.
- Decrease Row 2: Bind off 18 STS purlwise. Work Row 2 of the pattern until the end of the row.
Repeat decrease Rows 1 & 2 until 10 STS remain
Bind Off
Weave in ends. Sew short sides together. If desired, make and add tassels to the corners. Enjoy!
Tier + Tassel Cowl: Crochet Pattern
Skill Level: Easy
By: Darn Good Yarn
Materials:
- 1 Skein of Sport Weight Silk Yarn
- US D/3 (3 mm) Crochet Hook
- Tapestry Needle and Scissors
- Embroidery Floss (optional)
Abbreviations:
- Ch: Chain x
- St(s): Stitches
- YO: Yarn Over
- Sk: Skip
Pattern Notes:
- Finished Dimensions: Approximately 27" x 5"
- Bean Stitch: Insert hook into the next stitch. YO and pull loop through. YO and insert hook into the same stitch. YO and pull a loop through. There should be 4 loops on your hook. YO and pull through all 4 loops. CH 1.
The Pattern
Ch 149 Sts. Turn. Ch 2.
- Row 1-16: Insert hook into 3rd ST from hook. *Bean Stitch. SK 1.* Repeat between *'s across row. On the final Bean ST of the row, there will not be a ST to SK. Instead, CH one more (2 CH's in a row). Turn.
To Work Decreases:
Start each row by inserting hook into 3rd ST from hook. *Bean Stitch. SK 1.* Repeat between *'s for number of repetitions listed per row. Bean stitch once more and CH 1. Turn.
- Row 17: Repeat Between *'s 60 times.
- Row 18: Repeat Between *'s 46 times.
- Row 19: Repeat Between *'s 37 times.
- Row 20: Repeat Between *'s 28 times.
- Row 21: Repeat Between *'s 21 times.
- Row 22: Repeat Between *'s 14 times.
- Row 23: Repeat Between *'s 11 times.
- Row 24: Repeat Between *'s 8 times.
- Row 25: Repeat Between *'s 6 times.
- Row 26: Repeat Between *'s 4 times.
Fasten Off and weave in ends. Sew short sides together to create the cowl. If desired, create tassels and attach to corners of your cowl. Enjoy!
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