Entrelac Cowl
By: Lion Brand Design Team
Size: Finished Circumference: About 28 in. (71 cm);
Finished Height: About 7 1/2 in. (19 cm)
Gauge: 18 sts + 24 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to match the gauge, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Materials:
LION BRAND WOOL-EASE (Art. #620)
#152 Oxford Grey 1 ball (A)
#151 Grey Heather 1 ball (B)
#402 Wheat 1 ball (C)
or colors of your choice
LION BRAND knitting needles size 8 (5 mm)
LION BRAND split ring stitch markers
LION BRAND® large-eyed blunt needle
Stitch explanations
kfb (knit into front and then back) - An increase worked as follows:
1. Knit the next st through the front loop, but do not remove the st from your left-hand needle.
2. Knit the same st once more, this time inserting your needle through the back loop of the st. You will have created 2 loops (sts) on your right-hand needle.
3. Drop the st from your left-hand needle – you have increased 1st. ssk (slip, slip, knit) - Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them tog – 1 st decreased.
Abbreviations
beg = begin(ning)
k = knit
p = purl
p2tog = purl 2 together
pm = place marker
rep = repeat
RS = right side
sl = slip
st(s) = stitch(es)
St st = Stockinette stitch
tog = together
WS = wrong side
Notes
1. Entrelac knitting consists of rows of triangles and blocks that are worked in short rows. Short rows are rows that are worked over a portion of the sts in a row, leaving the remaining sts unworked. To work short rows, the pattern instructions will tell you to 'turn' before you reach the end of the row.
2. Follow the instructions for each row carefully and be sure to keep track of your place in the pattern.
3. Stitch markers are used to make it easier to see the beginning and end of each short row triangle or block. Move the position of the markers following the pattern instructions, being careful to move the beg of the row marker or the end of row marker as specified in the pattern. Use different color markers so that you can distinguish the beg of the row marker from the end of the row marker.
4. The Cowl begins with a section of foundation triangles, then half triangles and blocks are worked. To finish the Cowl, a section of finishing triangles is worked.
5. Unless otherwise noted, slip all sl sts as if to purl.
COWL
With A, cast on 24 sts.
FOUNDATION TRIANGLE SECTION
Foundation Triangle 1
Row 1 (WS): Sl 1, p1, turn.
Row 2 and all RS rows: K to end of row.
Row 3: Sl 1, p2, place marker (pm), turn.
Row 5: Sl 1, p2 (to marker), remove marker, p1, pm, turn.
Row 7: Sl 1, p3 (to marker), remove marker, p1, pm, turn.
Row 9: Sl 1, p4 (to marker), remove marker, p1, pm, turn.
Row 11: Sl 1, p5 (to marker), remove marker, p1, pm, turn.
Row 13: Sl 1, p6 (to marker), remove marker, p1, pm (for beg of next triangle), DO NOT TURN.
Foundation Triangles 2 and 3
Row 1 (WS): Sl 1, p1, turn.
Row 2 and all RS rows: K all sts of this triangle (to beg marker), turn. Remove beg marker at end of Row 12.
Row 3: Sl 1, p2, pm, turn.
Row 5: Sl 1, p2 (to marker), remove marker, p1, pm, turn.
Row 7: Sl 1, p3 (to marker), remove marker, p1, pm, turn.
Row 9: Sl 1, p4 (to marker), remove marker, p1, pm, turn.
Row 11: Sl 1, p5 (to marker), remove marker, p1, pm, turn.
Row 13: Sl 1, p6 (to marker), remove marker, p1, pm (for beg of next triangle), DO NOT TURN.
Rep Rows 1-13 one more time – you will have made a total of 3 foundation triangles. Do not place a marker at the end of the last rep of Row 13, TURN.
Change to B.
Right-Edge Half Triangle
Row 1 (RS): K2, turn.
Row 2 and all WS rows: P to end of row.
Row 3: Kfb, pm, ssk, turn.
Row 5: Kfb, k1 (to marker), ssk, turn.
Row 7: Kfb, k2 (to marker), ssk, turn.
Row 9: Kfb, k3 (to marker), ssk, turn.
Row 11: Kfb, k4 (to marker), ssk, turn.
Row 13: Kfb, k5 (to marker), remove marker, ssk, pm (for beg of next square), DO NOT TURN.
The Right-Edge Half Triangle is complete. Leave 8 sts on right-hand needle.
Right Side Blocks
Row 1 (RS): Pick up and knit 8 sts along edge of next foundation triangle, turn.
Row 2: P1, pm, p7 (to beg marker), turn.
Row 3 and all RS rows: Sl 1, k6 (to marker), ssk, turn.
Row 4 and all WS rows: P8 (to beg marker), turn.
Rep Rows 3 and 4 six more times.
Row 17: Remove beg marker, sl 1, k6, remove marker, ssk, DO NOT TURN. Place marker at end of Row 17 (for beg of next block).
Rep Rows 1-17 one more time – 2 Right Side Blocks have been completed.
Left-Edge Half Triangle
Row 1 (RS): Pick up and k 8 sts along edge of last foundation triangle, turn.
Row 2: P2tog, p6 (to beg marker), turn.
Row 3 and all RS rows: Sl 1, k to end of row.
Row 4: P2tog, p5 (to beg marker), turn.
Row 6: P2tog, p4 (to beg marker), turn.
Row 8: P2tog, p3 (to beg marker), turn.
Row 10: P2tog, p2 (to beg marker), turn.
Row 12: P2tog, p1, remove marker, turn.
Change to C.
Row 13: P2tog using C, DO NOT TURN – 1 st remaining on right-hand needle.