Chain Link Cowl by Margaret D Walker

Chain Link Cowl

Knitting
September 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
7.0 mm
350 - 420 yards (320 - 384 m)
one size
English
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This infinity cowl is gorgeous, and a very easy pattern, using 2 different size needles the pattern knits up very quickly.

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The cowl is reversible.

It is long enough to loop around the neck twice.

The sample is knitted with Rowan Wool Cotton 4ply,
although this is a discontinued yarn you can still get it from some websites.
Approx yarn used 85g

The softest of wools in the Merino blend mixed 50/50 with
a durable cotton. Super soft and squishy.
Approx. 180 metres (197 yards) per 50g ball (4ply)
Approx. 113 metres (122 yards) per 50g ball (DK)

Suggested yarns

Rowan Wool Cotton 4ply or DK
Rowan Summer lite 4 ply Fingering / 4 ply 100% Egyptian
191 yards / 50 grams
Drops Merino Extra Fine DK / 8 ply 100% Merino
115 yards / 50 grams
DROPS Lima DK / 8 ply 65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
109 yards / 50 grams
Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK / 8 ply 66% Merino, 34% Silk
147 yards / 50 grams

Gauge 28 sts - 24 rows = 4” (10cm) not critical

Width - 6” (15cm) length folded 24” (61cm)
The chain link is the right side.

Using 2 different size needles throughout (straight or circular) knitted back and forth

Needles - 1 x 6.5mm (UK 3) (US 10.5)
+ 1 x 3mm (UK 11) (US 2.5) for 4ply yarn

Needles - 1 x 7mm (UK 2) (US 10.5)
+ 1 x 3mm (UK 11) (US 2.5) for DK yarn
Chochet hook for provisonal cast on

Tapestry needle to graft the ends together

Techniques

Provisional cast on

Kitchener stitch

Skill - intermediate