This advent calendar will bring you something new every day until Christmas: 24-simple advent patterns to offer an alternative to last-minute gifts.
I hope this is something that makes this time of year even more special to you.
Wishing you all a very merry advent time!
Day 2 in the 24-simple advent patterns: Little Seed Cowl
Today’s pattern sends us to morning winter and cold sunny days! This small & bulky cowl is a perfect gift for your little one.
The Bulky Seed Cowl, knit up with big needles, makes for a quick knit, perfect for gift giving. Thought of being wrapped around the neck for a snug fit.
The simple stitch motif serves as a quick design that is simple to knit and stunning to look at.
Please scroll down for the free pattern, or get the ad-free, printer-friendly, PDF version of this pattern in my Ravelry Shop and on ariannafrasca.com.
About
This cowl is knit in the round. Great project for beginners who want to try working with circular or double-pointed needles.
The instructions are written in standard American terms. The pdf features photo support.
Knitting skill level: Easy, perfect project for new knitters
You can purchase the inexpensive pdf with both patterns and photo instructions for easy printing, on Etsy. 1$ will be donated, read more here!
Needles: US 15 – 10.0 mm
Yarn: Bulky (7 wpi)
Yardage: 106 yards (97 m)
Gauge: 9 sts – 12 rows = 4″ (10 cm)
Other notions: 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle
Sizing: Toddler, Child, Adult
Abbreviations
CO: Cast on
K: Knit
P: Purl
PM: place marker
Sts: stitches
Toddler Size (age 1-3)
Cast on 40 stitches.
Join for working the round and place a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.
Begin seed stitch:
Round 1 (Right Side): *K1, p1; repeat from * to end of row.
Round 2: *P1, k 1; repeat from * to end of row.
Repeat Rows 1-2 for Seed Stitch until piece measures 9.5 inches/24 cm.
Cast off.
Weave in ends.
Child Size (age 4-12)
Cast on 44 stitches.
Join for working the round and place a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.
Begin seed stitch:
Round 1 (Right Side): *K1, p1; repeat from * to end of row.
Round 2: *P1, k 1; repeat from * to end of row.
Repeat Rows 1-2 for Seed Stitch until piece measures 10.5 inches/26.6 cm.
Cast off.
Weave in ends.
Adult Size
Cast on 50 stitches.
Join for working the round and place a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.
Begin seed stitch:
Round 1 (Right Side): *K1, p1; repeat from * to end of row.
Round 2: *P1, k 1; repeat from * to end of row.
Repeat Rows 1-2 for Seed Stitch until piece measures 11 inches/28 cm.
Cast off.
Weave in ends.
You can purchase the inexpensive pdf with both patterns and photo instructions for easy printing, on Etsy. 1$ will be donated, read more here!