Elora Cowl - Free Knitting Pattern

This lightweight yet warm cowl is perfect for brisk Spring mornings and cool Autumn nights.  The dainty eyelet pattern is feminine but basic enough to go with almost any ensemble.

Yarn

One hank Alpaca Cloud Fingering or 175 yards fingering weight yarn.

Needles and Notions

Circular size 3, 16 inch needles or size needed to obtain gauge 

Tapestry needle

Stitch marker

Sizing

One size fits most, finished cowl has circumference of approximately 19 inches and length of 10.5 inches.

Gauge

26 stitches and 36 rows over 4 inches in Eyelets, after blocking.

 *note: gauge is not crucial to this project

Abbreviations

K: Knit

P: Purl

YO: Yarn over

K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together

Sl: Slip 1 stitch purlwise

SSK: Slip 2 stitches knitwise, knit them together

Pattern

Cast on 120 stitches using long-tail cast on.

Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches.

Place marker for beginning of round.

Begin ribbing.

Ribbing

Round 1-10: *K1, p1* to end of round.

Repeat Eyelets 6 times  or until desired length is reached.

Eyelets

Row 1 & 3: *K1, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo* to end of round

Row 2 & 4: *Sl1, k9* to end of round

Row 5 & 6:  Knit

Row 7 & 9: *K3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2* to end of round

Row 8 & 10: *K5, Sl1, k4* to end of round

Row 11 & 12: Knit

Repeat Ribbing section.

Bind off loosely in pattern.

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Enjoy!

Contact and Support

For questions, pattern support, and other information, please email darklakefiberart@gmail.com