KNIT COWL-CAPE TUTORIAL
November 29, 2012 by Teje
Hello and welcome to knit ‘Cloudy Cowl’ with me! The cowl is finished and we had once again lovely day to take photos in the garden with Nero and Hanna. Nero, you may start our tutorial …
I have used for this cowl yarn which is very light and fluffy and with this pattern it makes wonderful cowl. I used needles size 8 (English 0) to get very loose knitting. Normally for this yarn I would have used 5 or 6 size needles. Yarn is from my ‘old store’ so unfortunately I can’t say exactly what yarn it is but you can use any yarn you like. Choose the needle size and number of loops by your yarn.
I show you how I have knitted this cowl-cape and you can very easily change the size and use any kind of yarn, as you prefer. Please, Hanna show us how this cowl can be weared …
This cape is very comfortable! There is no front or back side, use it as you like! Also you can gather it more around your neck or your can leave to cover more your shoulders. The knitting pattern I have used, is very elastic so you can give it a shape as you like.
The piece I have knitted is 14″ x 37″ = 35 x 95 cm. I have used two colours but you can choose any colours or just one as you like. I made first 51 loops and then knitted by the following pattern.
The number of loops can be as many as you like, but if you like to have the same beginning on both sides, the number of loops should be divisible by 4 + 1.
I made a small test piece for you so you can see the pattern well. For this piece I made 23 loops. That means {5 x 4} + 1 which you need to finish the row, and 1 + 1 for the edge loops. I make always in the beginning and at the end of every row 1 knit.
1. row: 1 knit, *3 knit, 1 purl*. Repeat from * to * till the end of the row and 2 knit.
2. row: 1 knit, *3 knit, 1 purl*. Repeat from * to * till the end of the row and 2 knit.
Just repeat these two rows till your piece is about 37 ” = 95 cm, or as long as you like. If you make your piece longer the neckline is going to be bigger and if you make it shorter it makes the neckline smaller.
This pattern is my favourite! It’s simple and quick to knit and depending of the yarn we use, the texture can change very much.
When you have knitted your piece, sew the other end on the side as you can see in the following photo …
Here you can see again where the seam is …
I’m sure this is going to be my favourite cowl for this winter and I’m already thinking what other yarn to use to make an other one! I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and find it easy and helpful! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask – I am more than happy to help you!
Thank you for visiting us and joining our knitting moment! I would love to hear what you are knitting or if you knit a cowl!
TEJE, NERO AND HANNA
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It looks like such a comfy cowl!
Thank you Ria! x Teje
It’s perfect Teje! and the models look very glamourous too
Thank you for the tutorial 
Avis x
Thank you Avis! I’m so happy to have two models always happy to help! Without them it would be difficult so show any outfits. x Teje
I love it (and, of course the models!!!)!! It looks to be fuzzy yarn (mohair/angora???) It would be perfect for these Midwest icy breezes during the upcoming months! Thank you so much for the tute. It has, once again, become quite nice…..41F, no wind and sunny! Tomorrow….mid 30′s and freezing rain. Good day to stay indoors!! Hugs, Doreen
Thanks Doreen! I’m happy you liked the cowl and my models! I can see you on your bike and the fluffy cowl waving in the wind! We may have also tomorrow rain and we should start to collect the olives. I don’t mind sewing inside! Hugs, Teje
Oh, Teje, if only we were closer! I think we would have some grand times together!!! Uber hugs, D
I didn’t realise it was so cold in Greece that dogs need to keep warm. But you do look cool Nero!
Thanks Dianne! I’m always surprised that Nero is so willing to show my knittings! He has so beautiful cowl on his own that I shouldn’t hide it. x Teje
Hi Teje … you have a great pair of models there! If I had ever tried to get either of my furry friends to model a scarf or cowl they would not have been happy at all and wouldn’t have posed for photos! The cowl is beautiful – thank you for the tutorial.
Thank you Fiona! Nero is often busy to go around and doesn’t stay for a long time in one place, but when he is modelling he’s waiting as long as it needs! He’s a great blog partner and of course our best friend! x Teje
Hi Teje…What a neat cowl and with the perfect name. It looks soft as a cloud and so attractive on those very helpful, good looking models! Thanks for the tutorial, I am going to have a go at making one.
Thank you so much! It is very cloudy. I’m happy to say that I haven’t used it yet because it’s still very warm here. Yesterday we had B.B.Q. outside. x Teje
Hi Teje – I am Barbara and live in the Panhandle of TX, USA. I just recently found your blog about a week ago and have so enjoyed reading your thoughts and adventures. I see that you live in Greece. Is it cold there now. I really love this cowl and think I will try to make it in some of my Berocco Vintake DK. What do you think of a color combo of red and orange or is that to much. You said to use an English size of 0, would that be a large pair? Like 10 or 11? Oh also I think your model is a true beauty. The Blue with White brings out her eye color.
Take care my new friend!!
Hi Barbara! I’m so happy to hear you have enjoyed my blog! We don’t have yet too cold, don’t use the heating yet. But in winter time I need my Finnish winter coat and cowl. We don’t have usually under zero degrees but on the mountains there are snow and from the sea comes cold and wet air.
I was looking how that yarn you mentioned is, and they recommend needles n:o 6. I used n:o 8 and I think that could be good size for you, too to knit a loose cowl. My needle measure says that n:o 8 in metric size is n:o 0 in English size. I like to knit first a small piece to test the needle size. From that piece it’s also easy to count how many loops we need. Make for example piece with 20 loops. Knit a little bit and measure the width. My test piece for example is about 12 cm. If you want to knit 35 cm width piece, count 35:12 = 8,9 x 20 = 58. This is about because when knitting a bigger piece it’s not exactly the same as in the small test piece.
Red and orange sounds great, so warm and sunny color combo! I hope you enjoy your knitting! x Teje
Handsome Nero and Beautiful Hannah modelling your gorgeous cowl! Love the pics Teje and the tute! xo
Thank you so much Cathy, for your sweet comment! x Teje
A lovely cowl it is! As you know, I’m quite loving cowls myself, and to knit one this way is simply a gorgeous idea. Might try it someday. Thank you so much for sharing.
Lovely pictures again, especially the last one of Nero and Hannah together.
Thank you so much Dorien! You are so talented with knitting and I want to make a cowl with your latest pattern! x Teje
Thanks for the tutorial! I enjoyed it!
Thank you Sylvia, I’m happy to hear that! My grandmother was Sylvi! x Teje
That looks like a lovely cowl. I haven’t knitted any of those … yet! I’m sharing some socks and broken socks on my site today.
Thank you for your visit and comment! x Teje
What a great idea, wish I could knit! X
Thank you Benta! You can! Here you see how easy it is and so relaxing! You can make this same cowl also knitting all the time, every row ‘knit’ stitches! That makes lines and light fluffy knitting. I hope you try! x Teje
Thank you for sharing your project details. The shawl looks lovely on your pooches. They are both beautiful. Happy Fiber Arts Friday!
Thank you AllyB! Have a lovely weekend! x Teje
This is gorgeous! I love the two colours – it makes it very special. Thanks for linking up to Friday Felicities!
Thank you so much! It’s always fun to join your link party! x Teje