Louise Knits

I have had a few requests for this pattern so i will give it a shot. Requirements: you will need to know how to cable! NOTE! NOT FOR BEGINNERS - please read through the whole pattern before starting! the idea is simple. Using irregular cables, you can create a unique look. Use the following cables as an example 1. simple cable on 2p 6K 2p, cable the 6K. 2. Double cable - as above and repeat after 4 rows to get the double twist 3. Double elongated cable - like1 but repeated after 8 rows. Ok, so if you have understood the above lets give it a go.  You will need US size 10 needles and any yarn that goes with them. If in doubt, use thinner rather than thicker yarn I used knitpicks worsted 100% wool. About 100 gms should do. (no idea what that is in yards im afraid) cast on 56 stitches on a spare piece of yarn - you will need to unpick this at the end to graft the ends of the cowl together. There is a tutorial on 'kitchener stitch' on my blog you can c...

This is an easy to make cowl pattern. The instructions may not be that easy as i never really write down patterns but this was a request. So here goes. You will need a multiple of 9 sts plus 4. Depending on the yarn and needles you are using, cast on a number of stitches for the required height. I did not use circular needles so you have to cast on the number you need for the height of the scarf and knit as many rows as you  need to get the width (circumference) you would like. I found that if you used larger needles than the yarn requires you will get a softer cowl. Dont use very think yarn, I would not go much thicker than double knitting I used USA number 10 needles and using double knitting, I cast on 58 sts. (6 x 9 =54 + 4 =58) That made the cowl about 12" high. (its squashy so it will gather down)You will have to figure out how many stitches you need according to yarn and needles used, but basically it is a multiple of 9 plus 4. Start with a false cast on,...

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I have had a few requests for this pattern so i will give it a shot. Requirements: you will need to know how to cable! the idea is simple. Using irregular cables, you can create a unique look. Use the following cables as an example 1. simple cable on 2p 6K 2p, cable the 6K. 2. Double cable - as above and repeat after 4 rows to get the double twist 3. Double elongated cable - like1 but repeated after 8 rows. Ok, so if you have understood the above lets give it a go.  You will need US size 10 needles and any yarn that goes with them. If in doubt, use thinner rather than thicker. I used knitpicks worsted 100% wool. About 100 gms should do. (no idea what that is in yards im afraid) cast on 56 stitches on a spare piece of yarn - you will need to unpick this at the end to graft the ends of the cowl together. There is a tutorial on 'kitchener stitch' on my blog you can check out. Using your cowl yarn , follow the following: Row 1:Slip one (every 1st row f...