Free knitting pattern for a cosy cowl in moss stitch

Moss Stitch Knitted Cowl

Pretty in Pink: Moss Stitch Knitted Cowl

You can make this pretty knitted cowl in moss stitch in an evening.

I think Moss Stitch is my favourite knit stitch - it makes a lovely knotted effect that works well for so many projects.  

How to Knit in Moss Stitch

how moss stitch looks

This uses only knit and purl stitches. Each stitch is opposite to the one in the row below it. So if you have knitted a stitch in one row, in the next you purl it. This gives that typical knotted look unlike rib stitch which follows the row below.

For This Project you will Need:
 You will need two balls of chunky yarn - 200 yards.
Size 7mm needles (UK)
Yarn needle for finishing

Moss Stitch Knitted Cowl

FREE KNITTING PATTERN MOSS STITCH COWL

Method:
Cast on/Bind on - 61 stitches in a chunky yarn.
I like to knit the first row as a foundation but you can start the pattern immediately if you prefer.
1st row - 

1. Slip the first stitch onto your working needle without knitting - this gives a smoother edge.
2. Knit 1 stitch then Purl 1 stitch to the last stitch.
3. Knit into the back of the last stitch to give a tighter edge.

2nd Row - 

1. Slip the first stitch onto your working needle without knitting.
2. Purl 1 then knit 1 until the last stitch
3. Knit into the back of the last stitch.

Continue these two rows until your work measures at least 21 inches or until you have used both balls of yarn.

Sew the ends together - For a smooth edge, sew them together by sewing through only the leading stitch on each edge.

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