Knitted Dream of Beaches Cowl

Picture yourself strolling along the sandy shores, feeling the gentle breeze caress your face as you soak up the warm rays of the sun. Now, imagine being able to carry that dreamy beach experience with you wherever you go. Introducing the Knitted Dream of Beaches Cowl, a truly enchanting accessory that will transport you to your favorite coastal paradise with just one touch. This exquisite cowl is meticulously handcrafted using the finest quality yarn, ensuring a soft and cozy feel against your skin. The intricate knitting technique used to create the Dream of Beaches Cowl mimics the mesmerizing patterns found in seashells and ocean waves, adding a touch of elegance to your ensemble. Its lightweight design makes it perfect for any season, allowing you to embrace the beachy vibes all year round. With its vibrant colors and delicate texture, the Knitted Dream of Beaches Cowl is a versatile accessory that can be styled in countless ways. Whether you drape it loosely around your neck for a casual bohemian look or wrap it snugly for added warmth, this cowl is sure to turn heads wherever you go. So, why not indulge in a little piece of paradise and let the Knitted Dream of Beaches Cowl transport you to the tranquil shores of your imagination?

Yarn: Berroco Fuji (38% Silk, 25% Cotton, 22% Rayon, 15% Nylon; 125 yards [115 meters]/50 grams); #9203 Sandy - 2 skeins

Needles: One set of needles in size US 7, one set of needles in size US 10, and one cable needle (cn) or double pointed needle for cabling

Notions: Tapestry needle

Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches on size 7 needles

So let's get started! As I mentioned, this piece is perfectly seamless, which means we'll be starting with a provisional cast on. Using your size 10 needle, then, cast on 30 stitches provisionally. Transfer stitches to your size 7 needle, and then proceed as follows with some set up rows, as you'll find below. Oh, and here's the notation we'll need:

front cross (fc): slip 4 stitches to cn and hold in front; k4; k4 from cn

Set-up Row 1 and all odd rows (wrong side): k2, p26, k2
Set-up Row 2: knit
Set-up Row 4: k2, fc, k1, fc, k1, fc, k2
Set-up Rows 6, 8, & 10: knit

Set-up Row 12: k2, fc, k1, fc, k1, fc, k2

Set-up Rows 14 & 16: knit

Set-up Row 17: k2, p26, k2

Knit set-up rows 1 - 17, and then it's time to switch to our size 10 needles and begin our main pattern, which goes as follows:

Row 1: k2, * k2tog, yo, k2; rep from *

Knit this row until piece measures roughly 48" in length. If you'd like to connect the ends WITHOUT a twist (so not a true Möbius strip design), end after knitting a right side row. If you'd like to connect the ends WITH a twist, end after knitting a wrong side row. Switch to your size 7 needle and knit the following ending row:

End Row 1 (wrong side): k2, p26, k2

Transfer provisional stitches to a size 7 needle and then, with your two sets of live stitches and from the right side of the work, graft piece together using the Kitchener stitch (you can block the piece before you do this, if desired). Tuck in ends.