Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Free Knitting Pattern! - Bridger Cowl

This cowl is SUPER fast, uses worsted weight or Aran yarn and a U.S. size 10 circular needle. You begin the cowl in the center front and work flat while making the simple repeating lace pattern, then you will join and work in the round. This cowl is warm, squishy and makes a wonderful gift or craft fair item.  Make one (or two!) in a day.
If you want to download/print pattern you can scroll down past the pictures and it is available there too. (English, Spanish, Polish and Portuguese versions).


Tools / Materials:

Worsted or Aran weight yarn, approx. 150 yds.
U.S. size 10 (6mm) circular needle.  (I used a 24" length)

Gauge:

14 sts / 20 rows = 4" in stockinette st.




Abbreviations:

K=Knit
P=Purl
CO=Cast on
yo=yarn over
rep=repeat
sts=stitches
PM=place marker
RM=remove marker
beg=beginning

Reference: 

Cast on at beginning of the row, otherwise
known as the knitted cast-on.  Tutorial Video here: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdaZTBOJ7XU  

Directions:

You will start out working flat (back and forth), later at #20, you will join and begin working in the round.


1.  CO 4 sts using long tail cast on. *note you will use the Long-tail cast-on here only, for the rest of the pattern when you cast on at the beg of the row, please do as directed.  Please see reference above for video.
2. Knit
3. CO 4 sts @ beg of row, k4, yo, k2tog, k2.   (8 sts)
4. CO 4 sts @ beg of row, k4,* yo, k2tog, k2, rep from * to end.  (12 sts)
5-14. Rep row 4 until you have 52 sts.
15. CO 4 sts @ beg of row, K4, *yo, k2tog, k2, rep from * 1x more, PM, k until last 12 sts,*yo, k2tog, k2, rep from * to end.  (56 sts)
16. CO 4 sts @ beg of row, K4, *yo, k2tog, k2, rep from * 1x more, PM, k until last 12 sts, RM, *yo, k2tog, k2, rep from * to end.  (60 sts)
17-19. Repeat row 16 until you have 72 sts. 
Place marker and join, you are now working in the round.
20. Purl round. (remove other marker when you come to it.  You will now only need the marker that marks the beginning of your circle).
21.  Knit every row until pc measures 11” (measure from cast on point to needle).
22. Purl round.
23. Knit round.
24. Purl round.
25-26 Rep rows 23 & 24 once more.
27. Bind off knitwise.

* Blue varigated yarn is Jojoland Fantasia.  the green is Berroco Remix. 
 

  










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41 comments:

  1. GaleDecember 4, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Love this pattern and can't wait to try it. Thank you for sharing your design talent!

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  2. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioDecember 10, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    I just started following your blog. I love the scarf patterns on your blog. Thanks for posting the lovely patterns.

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  3. UnknownDecember 12, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Beautiful, must make.ee

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  4. DanaDecember 17, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Simply beautiful! And right on time, I needed something quick and lovely for a gift! :-)

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  5. UnknownDecember 20, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Can't wait to make this one. Love all your patterns. Thank you for sharing them.

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  6. UnknownDecember 20, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Can't wait to make this one. Love all of your patterns, thanks for sharing them with us.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    Made one this week while on Christmas break. Thanks. Granddaughter now wants one.

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  8. ChristinaJanuary 4, 2014 at 7:59 PM

    Thanks for sharing ths pattern, it is beautiful and easy to knit up. I have made 4 so far!

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  9. Patricia and JohnJanuary 14, 2014 at 6:00 PM

    I am a fairly new knitter - What size needle do I use for the flat work?
    thanks

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  10. kriskrafterJanuary 14, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    Patricia and John,
    there would be no difference if you use circular needle or straight needles, the size is still size 10 needle(s). If you use straights just make sure they are longer ones to hold a bunch of stitches.
    :)

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  11. wjeanFebruary 9, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    I have made so many of these!! My mom has three and my sister has the first one i made.. finally made two for myself! I just want to make sure i am measuring corectly. For the 11 inches are you measuring from the very first four stitche at the beginning of the lace cast on ??

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  12. kriskrafterFebruary 9, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    wjean: yes, you are measuring it correctly (from the first 4 cast on sts). Glad you're enjoying the pattern. :)
    Kris

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  13. UnknownFebruary 27, 2014 at 10:24 PM

    I cant find the Jojland Fantasia in the blue variegated yarn. Can you tell me where I can get it. You call for worster and Jojoland seems to come in chunky.

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  14. kriskrafterFebruary 28, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    Carole Biswurm -
    Here is a link I found for jojoland fantasia. Yes, it is a chunky but it is a lighter chunky and it worked out just fine (and I love it!)

    http://www.jojoland.com/do/menu/Select?topIndex=0&subIndex=1

    I believe you can look on their store locater to see if there is a dealer near you, perhaps you can just order directly. I think I bought mine on webs online, but I just checked and don't see it there anymore. best of luck!
    Kris

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  15. UnknownJune 16, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    Hello,

    I love it your pattern! It's beautiful and so easy to do it! I would like to ask your permission to translate it into portuguese.

    I'm looking forward for your response,

    Thanks!

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  16. kriskrafterJune 16, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    Leticia Cristina,
    would you email me please - kris@kriskrafter.com

    Thanks!

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  17. UnknownDecember 6, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    I'm so eager to make this! I made one similar to this that called for short row shaping, but yours looks SO much easier. Also I'd like to commend you on how specific?, thorough, and easy to understand your directions are. I'm going to start this very soon!

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  18. Kristi StemJanuary 22, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    I absolutely love your Gallatin scarf! I am about 1 inches into a cowl pattern but not really loving it. Saw this and BAM! I'm frogging my original project and starting this. Thank you for another lovely pattern! xoxo

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  19. valrybMay 2, 2015 at 1:19 AM

    On rows 15 and 16 it says knit until 12 sts then PM, is that actually knit the stitches or does it mean pattern the stitches, thank you for the pattern

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  20. kriskrafterMay 2, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    Valryb, it means knit.

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  21. Peggy HerbertOctober 30, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    WooHoo! I'm making my second Bridger Cowl. They are so lovely and after carefully counting the first one, I'm flying through the second. Thank you for this beautiful pattern

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  22. UnknownNovember 9, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    Thank you so much for this pattern will try it soon when I finish (??) all the other things on my needles.

    Regards from Scotland.

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  23. Wendy AycothDecember 28, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    This is such an easy pattern, yet the finished article is beautiful, so professional looking. I have made many of these now, all for Christmas gifts, and all received with flattering comments. Now I am being asked for repeats in different colours!
    Thank you so much for. These beautiful patterns, keep them coming!

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  24. UnknownOctober 15, 2016 at 3:51 PM

    I love this! I made a similar cowl, working short rows for the shaping with a made up as I knit cable pattern. It is such a versatile shape. Yours is much easier than my Skyrim Cowl, I may have to whip up a few for gifts. Thank you for all of your wonderful patterns!

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2017 at 11:57 AM

    I want to maake it with worsted yarn, can you help me please to modify instructions for my new gauge, please!!

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  26. kriskrafterJanuary 19, 2017 at 1:42 PM

    Dear Loulou,
    The pattern is for worsted. ;)

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  27. Kathy BJanuary 31, 2017 at 5:29 PM

    I tried out the pattern and used Caron Simply Soft Party (purple with metallic thread). I followed the instructions to the T and it came out exactly how your photos show. I love this pattern, it took me about 8 hours to complete as the metallic thread kept breaking, but that's alright with me.

    I will be making more of these, the next one already on the needles, Malabrigo worsted. I may even keep one for myself..

    I posted it on Ravely on my page: kraftsbykathy

    And in a week or 2 I will be posting on my blog. Its a fun pattern that any new knitter can work with.
    Thanks for the pattern. I have been wanting to knit the Gallatin scarf, now I know I can do it..

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  28. VLPDevoreAugust 30, 2017 at 10:39 AM

    Love this! Thank you for sharing, vickie

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  29. roostacatOctober 31, 2017 at 10:36 AM

    I'm almost finished. I am sooo excited because this is my first project I will keep for myself. I will post finished project soon. Loving it si dar.

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  30. KristinDecember 18, 2017 at 6:54 PM

    I'm working on one now. It's turning out lovely and was interesting enough without being difficult Bravo!

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  31. GailJanuary 6, 2018 at 2:34 PM

    Some knitting patterns instruct to knit through the BACK of yarn overs. Should we be doing this, or knitting through the front? I finished two by knitting through the front, but now I wonder if I did it correctly.

    Also, I found that the flat, lacey portion lay more flat by using a needle one size up from the stockinette portion.

    Thanks.

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  32. kriskrafterJanuary 6, 2018 at 3:08 PM

    Dear Gail Hansen,
    No you should not knit the yo's thru the back loop - that is only done (rarely) when instructed and then used to close the hole made by the yo. In this case you are making lace and you do not close the hole. So if you knit them regularly, through the front, then you did it correctly.

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  33. momof2greatcatsJanuary 29, 2018 at 9:04 PM

    Lovely pattern - thank you for making it free! I am ordering a skein of lovely hand dyed worsted and to try it out I’m going to knit this cowl!

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  34. UnknownJune 17, 2020 at 3:52 AM

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful cowl. I will knit it first, then share with my volunteers. We knit for Charity.

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  35. ReikoApril 4, 2021 at 7:10 PM

    Thank you for this beautiful pattern. I can't wait to start and hope to make a bunch as Christmas gifts. Yay, I found a jackpot!

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  36. LynneDecember 30, 2021 at 9:30 AM

    I made this pattern for a Christmas gift and unfortunately it is too small to fit over the recipients head (not the lacy end but the bind off end). I used 6mm circular needles and did a swatch first. I have enough yarn to make another one but need advice on how best to make it larger, whether by adding more stitches or a larger needle. Your help would be appreciated.

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  37. kriskrafterDecember 30, 2021 at 9:43 AM

    Dear Lynne,
    Sounds like your bind off is too tight, I don't know which bind off method you used but perhaps google a "stretchy bind off" this is probably what you need. This way you can just rip back the bind off and re-do with something stretchier.

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  38. AnonymousJuly 8, 2022 at 1:30 PM

    I've just finished mine using UK 4.5 and dk yarn. It's tiny! Where have i gone wrong!?

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  39. kriskrafterJuly 8, 2022 at 1:44 PM

    Dear Annonymous,
    The directions call for worsted or aran weight and a 6mm needle, so your thinner dk weight yarn and the smaller 4.5mm needles would obviously result in a much smaller scarf.

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  40. lizFebruary 9, 2023 at 4:01 PM

    can I use straight needles throughout?

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  41. kriskrafterFebruary 10, 2023 at 5:36 AM

    No, as most of this is in the round.

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