Cozy-Dee Cowl

by Jane Stanley

Jane whipped up this fabulous bulky knit cowl pattern for the holidays! Here are the details:

Materials

• 2 balls of Sirdar Big Bamboo (44yd per ball)
• US size 15 needles
• 2 large buttons (2 inches)
• darning needle

Abbreviations

• K1tbl = knit 1 stitch through the back loop.
• S1 wyif = slip 1 stitch as if to purl, with yarn held in front.

Instructions

CO 17 stitches

Row 1: K1, (P3, K1tbl) 3 times, P3, S1 wyif.

Row 2: K 1, P to 1 st before the end, S1 wyif.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until cowl measures approx. 28 inches; end with a Row 2.

Button holes

Row A:  K1, P3, K1, BO 2 st, P1, K1, P1, BO 2 st, K1, P3, S1 wyif.

Row B: K1, P4, CO 2 st, P3, CO 2 st, P 4, S1 wyif.

Finishing

Continue Rows 1 and 2 for another 5 rows.

BO in pattern and weave in ends.

Sew buttons on opposite end of cowl.