In the name of trying new things, I’ve walked my nimble fingers into the world of knitting. For my first project, I started with a cowl. The pattern is fairly simple, but the instructions are totally confusing. Is it too much to ask for clear, direct language? So I’ve edited it a bit to make the pattern more user-friendly.

The Simon (Cowl)

1. Cast on 72 stitches. You’ll be using the entire skein, so leave a tail no more than four inches. Check to see that the circle of stitches does not twist, place a marker at the top of your right-hand needle, and join the round.

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2. Work a garter stitch for 16 rows—that is, knit one row, purl one row, knit one row, purl one row, and so on. Make sure that the 16th row is purled.

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3. For one row, knit 10 stitches and then knit together two stitches. Continue to knit 10 stitches and then knit together two stitches until you finish the row.

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4. Continue with a normal garter stitch for nine rows—that is, purl one row, knit one row, purl one row, and so on. Make sure that the ninth row is purled.

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5. For one row, knit 9 stitches and then knit together two stitches. Continue to knit 9 stitches and then knit together two stitches until you finish the row.

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6. Continue with a normal garter stitch for 11 rows—that is, purl one row, knit one row, purl one row, and so on. Make sure that 11th row is purled.

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7. Cast off or crochet cast off if you’ve run out of yarn. Weave in ends, and slip this cozy accessory over your head and around your neck. Take a picture, and blog about it.

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  1. bigwordnerd posted this