Cambronne Cowl
This versatile cowl uses the same garter stitch and double seed stitch combination as the Cambronne Beanie. The Cambronne Cowl sits close to the neck for ultimate warmth.
After knitting the Cambronne Beanie, I was left with half a skein of Yarn Bee Warm & Cozy yarn. I returned this half skein to my stash, where it was quickly buried amongst all the other yarns.
A few months later, a cold spell hit. I was wearing my Cambronne Beanie nearly every day, and I realized the yarn was holding up remarkably well! It wasn’t pilling, it retained its shape, and it was still as soft as the day I bought it. It was in this moment I decided I should finish the skein (something I rarely ever do), and a cowl would be the perfect project for it.
This cowl was designed with winter weather in mind. The ribbed edge folds down to hug the neck, creating a double layer of coziness. It’s stretchy enough to fit most necks, but it can be sized up for a more loose, relaxed style.
What you’ll need:
- 1 skein of Yarn Bee Warm & Cozy in color Oat, or another lightweight / fluffy size 4 yarn.
- 3.75mm knitting needles, straight or 40cm circular
- 4.5mm knitting needles, straight or 40cm circular
- Darning needle for seaming / weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
- CO: Cast on. We used the classic long-tail cast on.
- k: knit.
- p: purl.
- sl1: slip 1 stitch purlwise (keeps the edge tidy for seaming)
Gauge:
- 18st = 10cm in double seed stitch on larger needles.
Sizes:
- This pattern is available in 2 sizes: Medium [Large]
- Medium will fit most adult neck sizes snugly, while large is recommended for a more relaxed fit.
- Size medium: fits neck circumference of 30-50cm
- Size large: fits neck circumference of 50-58cm
Notes:
- Instructions available for knitting flat or in the round.
- This pattern can be easily sized up/down by adding/reducing stitches in increments of 10.
What you’ll need:
- 1 skein of Yarn Bee Warm & Cozy in color Oat, or another lightweight / fluffy size 4 yarn.
- US size 5 knitting needles, straight or 16-inch circular
- US size 7 knitting needles, straight or 16-inch circular
- Darning needle for seaming / weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
- CO: Cast on. We used the classic long-tail cast on.
- k: knit.
- p: purl.
- sl1: slip 1 stitch purlwise (keeps the edge tidy for seaming)
Gauge:
- 18st = 4 inches in double seed stitch on larger needles.
Sizes:
- This pattern is available in 2 sizes: Medium [Large]
- Medium will fit most adult neck sizes snugly, while large is recommended for a more relaxed fit.
- Size medium: fits neck circumference of 11¾ – 19½ inches
- Size large: fits neck circumference of 19½ – 22¾ inches
Notes:
- Instructions available for knitting flat or in the round.
- This pattern can be easily sized up/down by adding/reducing stitches in increments of 10.
Chart:
This chart shows the stitch pattern for the body of the cowl. For exact instructions, follow the patterns below.
Instructions for knitting flat
Ribbing
With smaller needles, CO 82 [92] stitches (not too tight).
Row 1: *p1, k1, repeat from * to end of row
Row 2: repeat row 1
Repeat these two rows until ribbing measures 8 centimeters or 3¼ inches from cast-on edge.
Body of cowl
Switch to larger gauge needles.
Row 1 (right side): sl1, k1, *k4, (p1, k1)x3, repeat from * to end of row
Row 2 (wrong side): sl1, *(k1, p1)x3, k3, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, p1
Row 3: sl1, *k6, p1, k1, p1, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1
Row 4: sl1, p1, *k1, p1, k1, p2, K3, p2, repeat from * to end of row
Repeat rows 1-4 until the body (not including the ribbed edge) measures 10 [11] centimeters or 4¼ [4½] inches.
Finishing
Switch back to smaller needles and work in 1×1 ribbing for 2cm or ¾ inches.
Bind off all stitches using a stretchy bind-off method. We used Jeny’s Stretchy Bind Off.
Block, seam up the side, and weave in loose ends to finish.
Instructions for Knitting in the Round:
Ribbing
With smaller circular needles or DPNs, CO 80 [90] stitches (not too tight). Place a marker and join, taking care not to twist your work.
Round 1: *k1, p1, repeat from * to end of round
Round 2: repeat round 1
Repeat these two rows until ribbing measures 8 centimeters or 3¼ inches from cast-on edge.
Body of Cowl
Switch to the larger needles.
Round 1: *k5, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1 repeat from * to end of round
Round 2: *k1, p3, (k1, p1)x3, repeat from * to end of round
Round 3: *k6, p1, k1, p1, k1, repeat from * to end of round
Round 4: *k1, p3, k2, p1, k1, p1, k1, repeat from * to end of round
Repeat rounds 1-4 until the body (not including the ribbed edge) measures 10 [11] centimeters or 4¼ [4½] inches
Finishing
Switch back to smaller needles and work in 1×1 ribbing for 2cm or ¾ inches.
Bind off all stitches using a stretchy bind-off method. We used Jeny’s Stretchy Bind Off.
Block and weave in loose ends to finish.
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