Knitting Pattern: Smart Bitches Lacy Cowl

Once again I’m here to assist you in your last minute Giftmas crafting.

I spent a lot of time in the car over the long holiday weekend–a lot of time. Luckily I had this project to keep my busy. It’s simple enough that you don’t have to count or look at a chart or pattern, so it’s perfect for knitting in the car. Plus it’s mindless enough that you can still reach behind you to swat at kids or shout “Do NOT make me turn this car around!”

Things you will need:

size 17 knitting needles

1 skein of Noro Silk Garden

1 skein of Knit Picks Aloft Super Kid Mohair (Rowan Kidsilk Haze or Debbie Bliss Angel also works but is more expensive).

a tapestry needle for seaming

Note: You get more yardage from the Aloft than from the Noro, so you actually have enough mohair for two colors. It might make sense to buy two skeins of Noro for every skein of Aloft.

Also note: I am not at all enabling yarn-buying behavior.

Note #3: For my cowl I used Aloft color Oatmeal and Noro Silk Garden #349 Burnt Orange, Greys, Wine and Taupe.

Instructions

1. Holding one strand of Aloft and one of the Noro together, cast on 20 stitches (more or less, depending on how wide you want your cowl).

2. Knit every row until the yarn is nearly gone.

3. Bind off, block and seam. Or stop, collaborate and listen. Whatever.

That’s it. That’s how easy this bad boy is.

Full disclosure, I did find this cowl to be a little itchy, so you may want to try hand washing it first. It wasn’t enough to keep me from wearing it though.

Have fun knitting, and as always, feel free to send us your pictures of your finished cowls. Here’s mine.

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You can also find knitting patterns for:

• The Smart Bitches Outlandish Cowl
• The Smart Bitches outlandish Arm Warmers
• The Smart Bitches Last Minute Neck Warmer
• The Smart Bitches Two Hour Scarf – includes knitting & crochet instructions