Bamboo Beauty Cowl
The deep purples and reds of The Bamboo Beauty Cowl are both elegant and sophisticated. This knit cowl pattern features the bamboo stitch, which results in a wonderfully draped, cozy cowl. The gorgeous dark colors of the scarf make it a go-to statement piece for fall or winter. The Bamboo Beauty Cowl would look great with black or other dark neutrals, and gold or silver jewelry. Knit this attractive scarf today and watch how it brings out your inner beauty.
Knitting Needle Size9 or 5.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Materials:
- RED HEART® Boutique Magical™: 2 balls of 1901 Open Sesame
- Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needles: 5.5 mm [US 9] - 29”
- Marker
- Yarn needle
GAUGE: 12 sts = 4” (10 cm), 18 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Pattern Stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.
ABBREVIATIONS
K = knit
mm = millimeter
st(s) = stitch(es)
yo = yarn over
Finished Size: 48” circumference x 12” long (122 x 30.5 cm)
Special Stitch
Pass Yo Over = With the point of the left needle, lift the yo over the previous 2 knit stitches and off the needle.
COWL
Cast on 148 sts. Join being careful not to twist sts. Place marker to indicate beginning of Round.
Round 1 (Right side): *Yo, K2, pass yo over; repeat from * around.
Round 2: Knit around.
Round 3: *K1, yo, K2, pass yo over; repeat from * around to last st, K1.
Round 4: Knit around. Repeat Rounds 1-4 for pattern until Cowl measures approximately 12” (30.5 cm) from cast on edge, ending by working Row 1.
Bind off all sts loosely in knit.