You'll only need to know two stitches for this project: e-wrap and purl.
For this project, you will need:
- 65 yards of bulky yarn (Sample uses Deborah Norville Saturate in "Clematis")
- a 48 peg round loom with a gauge of 5/8" (Knifty Knitter, when it was still with us, used to make a purple version of this loom. Premium Knitting Looms [known formerly as CinDWood Crafts] makes a wonderful loom with the same specifications.)
- a 40 or 41 peg loom with a larger gauge will also work but the cowl will be slightly less wide
- your favorite loom hook
- a tapestry or yarn needle to do the super stretchy bind off
- a crochet hook to weave in ends
Let's get started!
Step 1: Double e-wrap cast on the loom (as shown in this video).
Step 2: Purl one row.
Step 3: E-wrap one row.
Step 4: Purl one row.
Step 5: E-wrap one row.
Step 6: Purl one row.
Step 7: E-wrap four rows.
Step 8: Purl one row.
Step 9: E-wrap four rows.
Step 10: Purl one row.
Step 11: E-wrap four rows.
Step 12: Purl one row.
Step 13: E-wrap four rows.
Step 14: Purl one row.
Step 15: E-wrap four rows.
Step 16: E-wrap one row.
Step 17: Purl one row.
Step 18: E-wrap one row.
Step 19: Purl one row.
Step 20: E-wrap one row.
Step 21: Purl one row.
Step 22: Bind off using this super stretchy bind off.
- Since this item is done in the round, you will follow the bind off above but continue in the round. When you reach the end/beginning of your loom, after you bring the yarn up thru peg one and down on the last peg, bring the yarn up thru peg one again. Then you will remove your cowl from the loom.
Step 23: Weave in the yarn tails from your cast on and bind off.
Your cowl is now complete!
The cowl measures 6 inches wide with a circumference of 22 inches and will fit children and adults alike.
As always, feel free to experiment with your own project. You are more than welcome to leave a comment with a photo of your finished cowl.
Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you have.
Thanks for reading, and have a wonderful day!