Purl Bee's Big Herringbone Cowl
Wednesday, June 20, 2012When I first stumbled upon Purl Bee's Website, I fell in love! They have the cutest and most chic patterns I have ever seen! and the best part is, they're FREE! So, be prepared to see a lot of videos of their patterns, I'm obsessed. My first obsession is this herringbone cowl. I have never seen this stitch before, and was so excited to try it. Now you can too!
FREE pattern
Materials Needed:
- Approx: 500 yds. of yarn. Other cheaper options: http://amzn.to/2DPpz2T and http://amzn.to/2Fkt0M3
- US 17 Circular needles
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
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My Ravelry of this Cowl
How to make it:
9 comments
Hi, this turned out great! Did you use the full 5 skeins per the pattern? It looks smaller on you than the woman on the Purl Bee website. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHey, Thanks! I did use all skeins. Just a little bit left over. Wish there was more so I could make another project with the really soft yarn. Have you started making this?
DeleteHow complicated would you say this project is, for a beginner? I have basic knitting skills, but I've never really used patterns before, just straightforward knitting to make scarves and such.
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's that complicated. Have you watched the knit-along I made on this? I think that'll give you a good idea if it's too hard or not if you watch it.
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ReplyDeleteLove your blog! If I use different yarn for this pattern do I need to get a different amount of skeins? Or is it fairly the same? I there a typical length of all skeins? (I am a beginner as you can probably tell.)
ReplyDeleteAlso, when we get to the end of one skein, how do we begin using the second one?
Thanks!
Thanks Savannah! Not all skeins have the same amount of yards in them. So you have to check how many yards it says you need for the pattern, then whatever yarn you want to use, get enough yarn for it. Let me know if you need more help.
DeleteSo what I do to begin another skein is i get both ends and make a square knot, so right over left, then left over right. This knot shouldn't slip out if you do it correctly. But make sure your ends are around 3 inches long so you can weave them in when your finished
That looks so beautiful! Congrats on your work! I'm wondering if you used the exact same needles recommended by the Purlbee website (#17, 32inch, circular needle). I can't find 32 inches, only 29inches. Do you think that will be a problem? Thanks a lot!!! Helena.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love it! I'm pretty sure I did them on 29 inches and it worked out perfectly! Good Luck!
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