My first paid knitting pattern, Twiglet Mitts, has had a wonderful response. Thanks so much to everyone who has purchased it. (If you have not had a chance and you’d like to buy it, I am offering iMake followers a discount until the end of this month, follow this link to find out the discount code: Twiglet Mitts).
Anyway, as a little thank you, I am pleased to offer iMake blog readers and podcast listeners a free knitting pattern.
I give you… my Splendid Striped Cowl.
This unisex cowl is knitted on the bias in 2 colours, creating diagonal stripes. It’s “splendid” because it knits up really quickly, looks fabulous and is extremely cosy. You could knit the cowl as wide or as long as you like, depending on how much yarn you have; the yardage mentioned in the pattern is just a guide. Gauge isn’t really important either.
This is a great pattern for fairly new knitters as it’s an opportunity to learn a provisional cast on and Kitchener stitch (it’s a seamless cowl, which is also pretty splendid). I have posted some videos below to help with these techniques.
You can download your copy of the Splendid Striped Cowl pattern on Ravelry and Craftsy. Links below:
Ravelry pattern link: Splendid Striped Cowl
Ravelry download link: download now
Craftsy pattern link: Splendid Striped Cowl
Here is a really helpful video from Very Pink Knits demonstrating the provisional cast on used in this pattern.
This video will help you with your Kitchener stitch (grafting) to finish off the cowl.
LOVE IT! queued. I even have some cocoon wanting some attention
Ace!!
Oooh splendid indeed! Looks ever so cosy. Xxx
Thanks my lovely – it’s v.cosy
How amazing that you should release your new pattern now! I’ve been admiring & wanting to cast on a bias cowl! Congrats on your new design!
Brilliant timing! I hope you enjoy it
I am glad that you reminded us about your first pattern, Martine! I had it in my favorites, but I forgot about it until now. I have purchased it now, so it is in my Ravelry library waiting for me.
Thank you for the discount!
You are welcome Linda, thanks for buying it
oh lovely, thank you for a wonderful pattern, have a great weekend
Aww thanks Merete – enjoy it
This is lovely! Thank you for sharing it. And, it’s exciting to see you becoming a published designer! Good luck on your continued designing prowess!
Thank you Shannon!
Thanks Martine. This looks lovely and cosy.
You are very welcome Sandra – enjoy!
I love the cowl– many,many thanks… it will be on my needles asap:)
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Brilliant – let you know how you get on
Thanks!
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I just nominated your blog for my favorite knitting related blog in the About.com 2013 Reader’s Rewards. I thought you might want to know so that you can drive lots of people to vote for your blog as well.
http://knitting.about.com/od/readerschoice/Readers-Choice-Awards.htm
That is so kind, thank you Linda! I’d be a bit embarrassed to ask everyone to vote for me though
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This cowl pattern is from one of my favorite bloggers for knitting! She is giving this pattern away for free, but she also designed her first pattern that you can get from Ravelry. I am sure that she has many good patterns to come!
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