While winding this bold, silky, variegated yarn into a ball, I thought it would be fun to have a cowl that highlighted small bursts of color.  A few cable cast ons, knit2togethers, purl2togethers later, this cowl looks like it was knotted together,  but is in fact knitted.  Knitted Knot Cowl is a reversible, quick knit project – each knot is made up of one, two or three colors!!!  The short version uses one skein of yarn and the long version, two.

To complement this beginner level pattern, I’ve put together two videos at nbnndesigns.com/videos

Finished Measurements

Short:19″ (48.26 cm) circumference x  7″ (17.78 cm) tall

Long: 38″ (96.52 cm) circumference x  7″ (17.78 cm) tall

Yarn

This pattern is suited for thicker uneven yarns (DK weight or heavier), preferably not uniform in color.  There is a great selection of  new yarns this Fall, to choose from!

Used – SilkIndian 100% silk, Swirl Yarn (www.silkindian.com)

Alternate Suggestions –

Malabrigo – Caracol, Knit Collage Yarns, Classic Elite Yarns – Sprout, Knitting Fever & Euro Yarns: Araucania Yarns – Lujoso, Queensland Collection – Brisbane

Needles

US15 (10mm) straight

Notions

Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations

Please see our standard abbreviations.

Purl 6 stitches together

Knit 6 stitches together

Whipstitch

Cable Cast On & Knotted Knit Stitch Videos:

Gauge (before blocking)

9 stitches = 7″ in pattern

Note:  Cable cast on stitches a little relaxed so it will be easier to knit/purl together.

Knotted Knit Stitch Pattern

For all RS rows:

Using the first stitch on the left hand needle, cable cast on 5 more stitches.

You will now have a group of 6 stitches.

Purl these 6 stitches together.

Repeat above steps with next stitch on the left hand needle.

For all WS rows:

Using the first stitch on the left hand needle, cable cast on 5 more stitches.

You will now have a group of 6 stitches.

Knit these 6 stitches together.

Repeat above steps with next stitch on the left hand needle.

Knotted Knit Stitch Video – see above or go to nbnndesigns.com/videos

Cowl

Cable Cast On 9 stitches.

Work in pattern until piece measures approximately 19″ (48.26cm) [short]  or 38″ (96.52) [long] from beginning.

BO Loosely (knitwise).

Whipstitch ends together.

Weave in loose ends.

Block as desired.

Stretch the cowl gently so knots are more visible.

Joining a second skein of variegated yarn

Study the color sequence and join at the correct  color interval.

Picture looking from bottom to top:

(old skein) green > turquoise blue > cobalt blue > green > JOIN  YARN > turquoise blue > cobalt blue > green > turquoise blue > cobalt blue (new skein).