Show off what you can do on knitting loom with the new Retreat Cowl Loom Along. This stunning pattern designed by Kristen Mangus of GoodKnit Kisses combines a variety of stitch patterns into a versatile cowl. Join us as we work through the pattern over the next few weeks.
The all new Retreat Cowl begins with a simple 1x1 ribbing. Then it transitions into the Diamond Lace Stitch and the Seagrass Stitch. The center of the cowl is what makes this pattern stand out from the crowd. The Indian Cross Stitch is made up of elongated drop stitch cables separated by garter ridges. The offset repeats give the illusion of rolling waves between the crossed stitches for an eye-catching design.
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This intermediate level pattern is designed to work in two knitting loom gauges. The Skinny Retreat Cowl is loom knit on a ⅜” small gauge loom while the Chunky Retreat Cowl works on a ⅝” large gauge knitting loom. So whether you like the lightweight lacy version in small gauge or a bold, chunky cowl in large gauge this pattern has you covered.
And since we all love patterns that accommodate multiple sizes this pattern comes in sizes Small, Medium and Large. Small is a snug neck warmer size while the Large has a long drape similar to an infinity scarf and the Medium is right in between. If you have a loom with enough pegs to make it even longer you can increase the cast on in increments of 24 stitches.
The loom knit Retreat Cowl pattern contains written instructions, links to fully-captioned tutorial videos and knitting charts for both gauges.
Join us over the next 4 weeks while we work through the pattern.
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June 12: Pattern Overview and Supplies
June 19: Part 1 - Cast on, Ribbing and Diamond Lace Stitch
June 26: Part 2 - Seagrass Stitch and Indian Cross Stitch
July 3: Part 3 - Repeat the stitch patterns you already learned and finish your cowl.
Retreat Cowl
By Kristen Mangus
Pattern contains written instructions, links to fully-captioned tutorial videos and knitting charts for both sizes.
MATERIALS
Yarn
Skinny: Medium (#4) weight yarn - 1 (2, 2) balls of
Mary Maxim Starlette (100 g / 3.5 oz., 165 m / 180 yds.) used in multicolor sample. (See info below for specific yardage and colors.)
Chunky: Bulky (#5) or Super Bulky (#6) weight yarn - 3 (4, 5 balls) of
Mary Maxim Starlette Chunky (100 g / 3.5 oz., 55 m / 60 yds.) in color Teal used in sample.
For the multicolored Skinny Retreat Cowl in Starlette the following yarn colors and approximate amounts were used:
Lime - 94 yds
Amethyst - 33 yds
Hot Pink - 20 yds
Light Azure - 17 yds
Skinny Retreat Cowl Pattern Instructions
NOTE: Instructions are written for single color cowl. Color changes for the cowl pictured above are listed below the chart.
Part 1: Cast on, Ribbing and Diamond Lace Stitch (Rnds 1-7)
Cast on 96 (120, 144) stitches in the round.
1x1 Ribbing pattern
Rnd 1: *K1, P1. Rep from * to end of round
Rnd 2-4: Rep Rnd 1 three times.
Diamond Lace Stitch pattern
Rnd 5: *Sl, EK, EK previous slipped stitch and knit over both. Rep from * until working yarn is coming from last peg and Peg 1 has been worked 1 more time.
Rnds 6-7: Rep Rnd 5 twice.
Chunky Retreat Cowl Pattern Instructions
NOTE: Instructions are written for single color cowl. Color changes for the cowl pictured above are listed below the chart.
Part 1: Cast on, Ribbing and Diamond Lace Stitch (Rnds 1-6)
Cast on 60 (84, 108) stitches in the round.
1x1 Ribbing pattern
Rnd 1: *K1, P1. Rep from * to end of round
Rnd 2-4: Rep Rnd 1 three times.
Diamond Lace Stitch pattern
Rnd 5: *Sl, EK, EK previous slipped stitch and knit over both. Rep from * until working yarn is coming from last peg and Peg 1 has been worked 1 more time.
Rnd 6: Rep Rnd 5 once more.
