Cowl against the wind

Cowl against the wind

Cowl Against the Wind is the perfect simple and quick knit – very little effort is rewarded with a big return. The result is ideally worn with much rakish flare. 

This is a mindless, relaxing, and fun knit for cold necks and the possibly cooped up knitter. This super simple cowl is knitted flat from the bottom and up in mistake rib – a single pattern row for both sides.

The bottom of the cowl flares slightly. Shaping is accomplished with decreases over three consecutive Right Side Rows.

For an even ‘mindlesser’ cowl, skip the flare, and simply cast on the final stitch count and knit a rectangle.

Two to four tie cords are threaded into the open edges and tied to close the cowl for jaunty wear.

I have posted a photo tutorial for the tie-cords here. 
(They’re fun for other projects, too!)
I recommend tying the ties for maximum rakish mileage. I haven’t. Test knitter has.

a r a n o r w o r s t e d

Hjelholts Uldspinderi Håndværksgarn (Falkland merino & Gotland pelsuld, 200 m (219 yds) per 100 g) 
Medium Grey x 1 skein 

m o r e    y a r n   i d e a s

C o w l a g a i n s t t h e w i n d

S i z e
measured perpendicular from cast on
80 cm along lower edge, 60 cm along upper edge
26 cm tall
31.5″ along lower edge, 23.5″ along upper edge
10″ tall

Y a r n
Hjelholts Uldspinderi Håndværksgarn (Falkland merino & Gotland pelsuld
(Hjelholts Uldspinderi :: Tante Grøn CPH)
200 m (219 yds per 100 g)
Medium Grey x 1 skein

approx yarn requirements
200 m / 220 yds

N e e d l e s  &  N o t i o n s
5 mm (US 8) circular needle, 60–80 cm (24–32″) – or straight needles
12 stitch markers or waste yarn

B l o c k e d   G a u g e
10 cm (4″) in mistake rib:
19 sts x 25 rows

H E L P F U L   L I N K S
Abbreviations
M1L/M1R
Stretchy Bind Off (but I prefer the ‘standard’ bind off in the pattern)
Tie-cords

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