Elaine's Leaf Cowl

Free Cowl Knitting Pattern

Welcome to the enchanting world of knitting with our Leaf Cowl pattern, where elegance meets warmth in a sideways-knit masterpiece. This delightful design showcases the timeless charm of garter stitch, providing both simplicity and sophistication. As you embark on this knitting journey, you'll weave through rows of cozy stitches, culminating in a breathtaking leaf border that adds a touch of nature's grace to the bottom of your cowl. Wrap yourself in the beauty of handcrafted warmth with every stitch of the Leaf Cowl.

Finished size: 11" (28 cm) wide (when folded in half, flat), and 9.5" (24 cm) high.

Materials: Lion Brand (affiliate link) Fishermen's Wool [100% wool; 465 yd/458 m per 227g skein] color: Nature's Brown; 1 skein

Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm)

Gauge for stockinette st: 18 sts x 26 rows = 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm)

Patterns:

Garter Stitch:
All rows knit.

Abbreviations:
yo - yarn over
kfr&b - knit 1 in front and in back

Leaf Edge on 8 sts:
Row 1: (RS) K5, yo, k1, yo, k2.
Row 2: P6, kfr&b, k3.
Row 3: K4, p1, k2, yo, k1, yo, k3.
Row 4: P8, kfr&b, k4.
Row 5: K4, p2, k3, yo, k1, yo, k4.
Row 6: P10, kfr&b, k5.
Row 7: K4, p3, k4, yo, k1, yo, k5.
Row 8: P12, kfr&b, k6 - 20 sts.
Row 9: K4, p4, ssk, k7, k2tog, k1.
Row 10: P10, kfr&b, k7.
Row 11: K4, p5, ssk, k5, k2tog, k1.
Row 12: P8, inc 1, k2, p1, k5.
Row 13: K4, p1, k1, p4, ssk, k3, k2tog, k1.
Row 14: P6, inc 1, k3, p1, k5.
Row 15: K4, p1, k1, p5, ssk, k1, k2tog, k1.
Row 16: P4, inc 1, k4, p1, k5.
Row 17: K4, p1, k1, p6, SK2P, k1.
Row 18: P2tog, bind off 5 sts, p3, k4 - 8 sts

Directions

Cast on 38 sts
Row 1: Knit 30 sts, place a marker. Work Leaf Edge pattern on the remaining 8 sts.
Row 2: make leaf on sts until marker; knit the remaining 30 sts.
Rows 3 through 18: knit 30 sts as established and make LEAF EDGE pattern on the remaining sts.
Repeat rows 1-18 ten times or to desired length.
Bind off

Finishing:
Sew the short edges together.