Dokuma Cowl by Catherine Salter Bayar

Craft: Knitting

A knit accessory as jewelry, this cowl is worked in the round combining linen and drop needle stitches. A large needle is used to create a loose, drapey cowl which can be worn long, or doubled at the neck for a bit of color.

Materials

2 skeins Spiral Grain Light Worsted

Samples shown in Redwood, Ginko and Juniper

Dimensions

50”/127 cm circumference, 8”/20.5 cm width

Needles

US 11/8.00 mm, 16”/40 cm circular, or any length suitable

Notions

Tapestry needle, stitch markers, row counter (optional)

Gauge

16 sts x 38 rows in Linen Stitch, unblocked = 4”/10 cm

Skill level Easy

Techniques Knitting in the round, slip stitches, dropped stitches