Dodson Cowl

Dodson is a double-loop cowl knit seamlessly in the round. Great for beginner and experienced knitters alike, this pattern uses just four simple stitches to create a fun and interesting mesh cowl.

TUTORIALS

Slipped stitches

Magic Knot

Size

5” by 70” [13 cm by 178 cm]

Yarn

madelinetosh Tosh Sock (100% Merino, 395 yards [361 meters]: Silver Leaf, 1 skein

Needles

Size US 7 (4.5 mm): 32” circular

Notions

Stitch marker, darning needle

Gauge

20 sts and 30 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking.

16 sts and 44 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Diagonal Mesh Pattern after wet blocking

Abbreviations

Please see our standard abbreviations.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked seamlessly in the round.

Diagonal Mesh Pattern

Rnd 1: *K2, sl2 wyf, k2, yo, k2tog, rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 2 and all even rnds: Knit all sts.

Rnd 3: *Sl2 wyf, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 5: *K2, yo, k2tog, k2, sl2 wyf, rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 7: *Yo, k2tog, k2, sl2 wyf, k2, rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 8: Knit all sts.

Cowl

CO 280 sts loosely.

Place stitch marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches.

Work 6 rnds in garter stitch (knit one rnd and purl one rnd).

Repeat rnds 1 through 8 of the Diagonal Mesh pattern 5 times, or until desired width.

Work 6 rnds in garter stitch, beginning with a purl rnd.

Bind off loosely.

Finishing

Weave in ends and wet block to desired measurements.

About the Designer: Cait Griffin

An auditor by day, Caitlin is always anxious for a creative outlet by the end of the work week. She enjoys the challenge of creating designs that result in an intricate and detailed product but are simple and fun to knit.