Stegosaurus Noro Cowl

Yarn:  3 skeins of Noro Kureyon in 3 different colorways (or not.).  I used 147 (A), 134 (B), 138 (C).   Noro Silk Garden might be a better choice if your skin is on the sensitive side.  Whatever yarn you use though, it must have long noro-like color repeats.

Needles:  Size US9 16 inch circulars or whatever length of circular that you can comfortably knit with.

Finished Measurements:  24 inches in circumference, 12 inches in length.  I have a huge head and i like a cowl long enough that i can wear it on my head.

Gauge:  18 stitches x 24 rows per 4 inches in stockinette chevron pattern.

Using color A cast on 108 stitches, place marker, and join without twisting.  If you want a narrower cowl just cast on any multiple of 6 stitches because the chevron pattern is based on 6 stitches.  Knit in 2x2 rib for 6 rows.

Then continue pattern as follows starting with one row of A. 

Follow the chart above until the desired length.  I stopped after 6 pattern repeats, ending with one full row of B.   Continuing in B, finish off in 6 rows of 2x2 rib.  Cast off.

Remember to keep the floats in back somewhat loose.  If held too tightly, the fabric will pucker. 

pattern and images © 2008 by maryse roudier

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