Sloop (AKA Simple Loop) by Sasha Ball Rives

Sloop (AKA Simple Loop)

Knitting
December 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 6 rows = 1 inch
in Stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
200 - 425 yards (183 - 389 m)
Small, Large
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Skills Needed: Basic Knitting skills, Provisional Cast-On, Kitchener
Size: Single Loop/Double
Finished Measurements: 5.5” Width, 24” (50”) Circumference
Gauge: 5 sts and 6 rows=1” in Stockinette Stitch

Materials:
½ skein (1 skein) Sock Weight Yarn
Shown in SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock (Small Cowl),
SweetGeorgia CashLuxe Spark,
Yarn Year Round Custom Color
“A Winter’s Eve,” (Large Cowl)
Approximate Yardage: 200 yds (400 yds)
US Size 7, 16” Circular Needle
(Or needle sizes to obtain correct gauge)
Spare needle in same size or slightly smaller
Crochet Hook & Waste Yarn
Stitch Marker
Tapestry Needle

Pattern Notes:
The Sloop, or Simple Loop, is a pattern designed to use up those single sock yarn skeins, or even half skeins that are too precious for socks, or just so yummy you need to wear it around your neck! It starts with a provisional cast-on, so you can go back and join the knitted tube seamlessly with Kitchener at the end. As for the knitting, it’s simple and mindless. Just knitting for days, and it shows off whatever gorgeous colors your skein contains! It could also serve as a blank canvas for whatever stitch patterns or embellishments you want to add! The sky is the limit! I love having one of these mindless cowls tucked into my knitting, and they make great gifts!