Ribbon Stitch Knit Cowl Pattern

"Slip stitches make colorwork easy on this simple, unisex cowl project. Use contrasting colors, or a solid with a matching variegated yarn for different results. Pattern includes optional instructions for making a scarf instead of a cowl. Yarn requirements will vary. Skills used - Basic knitting skills: cast on, knit, purl, bind off. Knitting flat in rows. Special stitch patterns for slip stitches (sl 1 pw wyib and sl 1 pw wyif) with written explanations in pattern. Optional: knitfelting (fulling) in the washer and dryer"

Knitting Needle Size8 or 5 mm

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Gauge18 stitches, 0 rows, 4 inches. 18 sts = 4 (10 cm) in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

Materials List

• Bartlettyarns 2 Ply (100% wool, 4 oz/113 g, 210 yd/192 m) 1 skein in Black (CA), or approximately 120 yd (110 m) in any medium weight yarn.
• Full Moon Farm Fabulous Yarn (100% wool, 4 oz/113 g, 175 yd/160 m) 1 skein (CB), or approximately 70 yd (64 m) in any medium weight yarn.
• US Size 8/5 mm knitting needles, or any size needed to obtain gauge.
• Yarn needle.