The Kimbo Kowl

The Kimbo Kowl

     by Sarah Grieve

 Materials:

20mm / US36 Needles
1 Ball Katia Kimbo - 150gms/5oz., 22meters/24 yards/ball , 53% Wool, 47% Acrylic 
Shown in Color - 830
A Tapestry Needle
2 Large Buttons - 1 3/4" each

Size - Finished Measurements:

 
24 x7" - 61 x 18 cm

Instructions:

Cast on 8 sts.

Row 1-2: Knit
Row 3: *K1, Yo twice, repeat from * to last st. K1.
Row 4: *K1, drop 2 yarn overs from previous row. Repeat from * to last st. K1.
Row 5-7: Knit.

Repeat rows 3- 7 until there is just enough wool to cast off. (Save at least 2 meters).
Cast off. 

Finishing:

Weave in all ends. Sew buttons to short end of cowl. Wear and Enjoy!

Tips & Tricks:

* To make it easier to cast off, do not end the project with a row 3.
* Use the buttons to create different looks by buttoning the cowl in different places.
 

Abbreviations:

K - Knit
St(s) - Stitch
Yo - Yarn Over

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Here are two new yarns from Sublime that are perfect for summer knitting.

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Drop by the store this weekend for a lovely gift for Mom. We are featuring our knitting bags and the new shipment of dellaQ silk accessories at 10% off. If you buy it for yourself we won't tell!

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