Beginner’s Simple Cowl

This pattern is super easy. The skills you need to complete this project are:

Casting On, Knit Stitch, Purl Stitch, Binding Off, Running Stitch/Weaving in Ends

This is a perfect gift for somebody that's hard to gift. In fact, I designed it because I had no idea what to give to my dad for his birthday!  It's unisex, and pretty warm. It is made up of stockinette stitch with a reverse-stockinette border, to prevent it from rolling.  It will roll as you knit, but don't be afraid! After it is on a person, it unrolls. If you want, you could reverse the cowl and wear it inside out. The size is easy to alter, so it is not just limited to adults. In the pattern, I use no abbreviations because it is designed for the beginning knitter. Enjoy!

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Supplies:

• Super Bulky Yarn (I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Cranberry)
• 2 US size 13 straight needles (or size recommended on yarn)
• Yarn Needle to sew it up and weave in ends (not needed, you can use your fingers.)

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Gauge:
Gauge is not very important for this project, but the gauge is 2 stitches and 3 rows in 1 inch. 
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Pattern:

Cast on 12 stitches (or desired amount)

Row 1 (and all odd rows): purl 2, knit 8, purl 2

Row 2 (and all even rows): knit 2, purl 8, knit 2

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until the piece measures 18 inches (46 cm) or desired length.

Bind off and sew the two pieces together using the running or mattress stitch. Weave in extra ends after that, and you’re done! 

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Other ideas:

·      Keep on knitting and make a scarf

·      Don’t stich the ends together, make a buttonhole and sew a button on the other end.