Knitting a Cowl – Combed Mink and Cashmere
Hi,
In this post I share a pattern for knitting the gorgeous and decadently soft cowl shown in the image below. You and I both love free scarf patterns, and winter will be here before you know it, so start knitting a cowl today!
When I discovered the Jade Sapphire Moonlight yarn,which is made of combed mink and cashmere, I decided that it would be the perfect yarn for knitting a cowl. This is the perfect gift for friends and family members that complain of scratchy scarves and cowls! The mink is a short fiber and adds a casual look to the yarn because of the variation in thickness, but the brocade lace pattern still shows beautifully.
Needles
One 32 inch US size 7 circular needles
One tapestry needle
Yarn
Jade Sapphire Moonlight
50% Cashmere
50% Combed Mink
50g, 120 yds per skein
2 skeins – cowl
With US 7 circular needles loosely cast on 204 stitches.
Row 1: Join with first cast on stitch. * k, p2 k3tog, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, skp, p2 *. Repeat from * to * to end. (17 times). This starts the brocade pattern separated by one k1.
Row 2: * k1, p2, k7, p2 *. Repeat from * to * to end. Row 3: * k1, p2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skp, p2 *. Repeat * to * to end.
Row 4: * k1, p2, k7, p2 *. Repeat from * to * to end.
Row 5: * k1, p2, k1, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, p2, k1*. Repeat * to * to end.
Row 6: * k1, p2, k7, p2 *. Repeat from * to * to end.
Row 7: * k1, p2, k2, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k2, p2 *. Repeat * to * to end.
Row 8: * k1, p2, k7, p2 *. Repeat from * to * to end.
Row 9- 16: Repeat rows 1 through 8.
Rows 17-28 form and elongated pattern to use the yarn more effectively. If you have extra yarn you may also continue with the regular pattern.
Row 17: * k, p2 k3tog, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, skp, p2 *. Repeat from * to * to end. (17 times).
Row 18: * k1, p2, k7, p2 *. Repeat from * to * to end.
Row 19: * k1, p2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skp, p2 *. Repeat * to * to end.
Row 20: * k1, p2, k7, p2 *. Repeat from * to * to end.
Row 21: * k1, p2, k1, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, p2, k1*. Repeat * to * to end.
Row 22: * k1, p2, k7, p2 *. Repeat from * to * to end.
Row 23: * k1, p2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skp, p2 *. Repeat * to * to end.
Row 24: * k1, p2, k7, p2 *. Repeat from * to * to end.
Row 25: * k1, p2, k1, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, p2, k1*. Repeat * to * to end.
Row 26: * k1, p2, k7, p2 *. Repeat from * to * to end.
Row 27: * k1, p2, k2, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k2, p2 *. Repeat * to * to end.
Row 28: * k1, p2, k7, p2 *. Repeat from * to * to end.
Rows 29-44: Repeat rows 1 through 8 twice.
Loosely cast off all stitches.
Weave in loose ends.
Happy knitting!
Kirsten
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I ran across this pattern today, and thought it was just what I wanted and have been looking for, On my way out the door to find some yarn, and when I get home I am going to do nothing but knit, no supper tonite my dear, I am so excited to start this, as the winters here can be awfully brutal and cold. Once you make one, you just maybe want to make a different color for everyday. Thanks for sharing this pattern with others, what a wonderful pattern. Thank alot and keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kelly Harder
Kelly,
Thanks for the kind words. And thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Many people have downloaded this free knitting pattern on Craftsy, but you are the first to comment. I appreciate that!
It is getting cold here in New England, and despite the fact that I love the summer, I must admit that I am excited to start wearing this cowl. In fact, the family and I are going to a Fall festival on the coast today and I will wear this cowl to combat the chilly breeze. It is too soft and warm to leave at home.
Best regards,
Kirsten
i am having trbl finding this yarn. can you think of any other yarn that would be a good substitute? can’t wait to start knitting this beautiful pattern. thanks so much for sharing.
Hi Judy,
You can still get the yarn at Fabulous Yarn, http://www.fabulousyarn.com/jade_hscashmere_moonlight.shtml, but it is pricey. I am not sure how the yardage will work out with another yarn. However, it is a cowl and I am confident that it would knit up well in another worsted weight yarn. You may find you need a third skein to get the width you want.
Kirsten