Mock Crochet Neck Warmer / Cowl
I made this cowl by using two strands of Cascade 100% Merino Wool yarn and the round, yellow Knifty Knitter loom. It's a very loose neck warmer than hangs in folds but can be pulled over your head if you need a little extra warmth.>
The first time I started this, I used the regular e-wrap and one strand of yarn, but I didn't like the ladder-effect I was getting, so I frogged it all. The second time, I switched to using the mock crochet stitch, but it, too, was becoming too loose and airy, so I frogged it again. The third time's the charm–using two strands gave me the perfect thickness, but the stitch is more interesting than the normal e-wrap.
Here's a simple pattern I wrote up:
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Mock Crochet Neck Warmer
- One skein yarn (Use two strands of worsted weight yarn or one strand of a bulky weight yarn.)
- Yellow Knifty Knitter
- Knitting tool
Cast on using your favorite method. (I use the cable cast on.) Start the Mock Crochet Stitch and continue throughout the entire project. Knit approximately 10" to 12". Cast off.
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There you have it! It's easy! Mine took approximately four hours from beginning to end.
I was just thinking about making a cowl shawl for my 5 (almost 6) y o daughter.
I’d say you should use the loom smaller than the yellow one. Is it the green one?
I posted about this on my blog! Thanks again for a great pattern! I think I might use the same stitch for a ribbon scarf.
http://madebytelaine.blogspot.com/
[this is good] When you knitted the cowl did you knit it as a tube or did you knit it as a flat piece and then sew the ends together?
Hi Bill, It’s knitted as a tube or “in the round.” I guess I didn’t mention that. Thanks for the question!