DiscoverthePurlStitch SportyNeckwarmer

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Discover the Purl StitchGator Cowl

SuppliesCaron International’s Simply Soft (100% Acrylic): 5 oz (A), 5 oz (B)Shown in: #9907 Grey Heather (A); #9924 Autumn Red (B)

Yarn needle

One pair US 8 (5 mm) needles,or size to obtain gauge

Pull the cowl up onto your forehead and you’ll have a great headband!

Be sure to cast on and bind off loosely for easy on and off.

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Tip

COWL With A, CO 80 sts loosely.Knit 3 rows (Garter st). Change to B. Rows 1-4: With B, work in St st.Change to A.Rows 5-8: With A, work in Garter st.Rows 9-32: Rep Rows 1-8, 3 more times.BO loosely in k.

FINISHINGSew sides together to form Cowl, matching Garter st ridges. Using yarn needle, weave in ends.

BO bind oCO cast onrep repeatRS right sideSt st Stockinette stitchst(s) stitch(es)WS wrong side

Abbreviations

designed by Marilyn Losee

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS5½"/14cm tall by 20"/51cm wide (before sewing into Cowl), slightly stretched.

GAUGEIn Stockinette stitch, 18 sts and 24 rows = 4"/10cm.

STITCHES USED Stockinette Stitch (St st):Knit on RS, purl on WS. Garter Stitch (Garter st): Knit every row.

NOTES1. The stitches should be cast on and bound o very loosely therefore use a needle one size larger to cast on and bind o, if necessary.2. Carry yarns not in use loosely along sides of project.

SIZE: One size ts most.