Knitting Elegant Scalloped Lace Cowl Free Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: Fingering weight yarn in cream, approx. 400 yards
• Needles: US size 7 (4.5mm) circular needles, 24 inches
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge

22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in lace pattern (after blocking).

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast On
• BO: Bind Off
• k: knit
• k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
• yo: yarn over
• ssk: slip, slip, knit

Instructions

Setup

CO 220 stitches. Join to knit in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Pattern

Repeat the following pattern rounds until the cowl measures approximately 12 inches, or desired length:

Round 1:

*[k1, yo, k2tog, k3, ssk, yo], repeat from * around.

Round 2:

Knit all stitches.

Round 3:

*[yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k1], repeat from * around.

Round 4:

Knit all stitches.

Finishing

BO loosely in pattern. Weave in ends using a tapestry needle. Block the cowl to open up the lace pattern and create a scalloped edge.