• This cowl is worked as a flat piece (rectangle) back and forth in rows diagonally from corner to corner. It is then seamed down the short sides to form a tube.
• Beginning CHs do not count as a stitch unless otherwise noted.
Increase rows will have an increase stitch near the beginning and end of the row to build the height of the work. This section will take the shape of a triangle.
• Repeat rows will have an increase stitch near one end and a decrease stitch near the other end to build length while maintaining a diagonal edge.
• Decrease rows will have a decrease stitch near the beginning and end of the row. This section will fill in the remaining triangle portion of the work to form a finished rectangle.
• The finished rectangle will seem like more of a parallelogram when finished. This shape is due to the nature of the stitch. Working in BLO creates an elastic ribbing so this elasticity pulls on the fabric. Stretching the rectangle or blocking before seaming will remedy this problem.
• If you have any difficulty completing this project and would like support, please email me at aplushpineapple@gmail.com.