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Over an hour
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blarney stone cowl

You'll be feeling lucky in this Irish inspired, kelly green cowl.
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Step 1
SIZE
Finished Circumference; About 31 1/2 in. (80 cm)
Finished Height: About 9 in. (23 cm)
 
MATERIALS
LION BRAND® VANNA'S CHOICE® (Art. #860)
#172 Kelly Green 2 balls
or color of your choice
stitch markers
large-eyed blunt needle
 
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Circular knitting needle size 9 (5.5 mm), 29 in. (73.5 cm) long.
 
GAUGE
16 stitches + 22 rounds = about 4 in. (10 cm) in pattern.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
 
NOTES
  1. Cowl is worked in one piece in the round.
  2. The stitch pattern on the Cowl makes little ‘checks’. After working a few rounds, try working without the pattern – by looking to see which stitch you should do next! 
Step 2
COWL
Cast on 126 stitches. Place marker for beginning of round. Join by working the first stitch on the left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle, being careful not to twist stitches.

Rounds 1-4: *Knit 3, purl 3; repeat from * around.

Rounds 5-8: *Purl 3, knit 3; repeat from * around.
 
Repeat Rounds 1-8 until piece measures about 9 in. (23 cm) from beginning. End with a Row 4 or a Row 8.
 
Bind off. 
Step 3
FINISHING
 
Weave in ends.
 
 
Every effort has been made to produce accurate and complete instructions. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters or crocheters, human error, or typographical mistakes.
©2015 Lion Brand Yarn Company, all rights reserved. 
Step 4
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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Clover Chibi Darning Needle Set

    Item # 10234452 
    $4.99
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    809187840
    You’ll Need: 2

    Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice® Yarn, Solid

    Item # 10454782 
    $3.99
    ea.
    • Color: Kelly Green
    • Size: 3.5 oz
    • Color: Kelly Green
    • Size: 3.5 oz
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    • Color: Kelly Green
    • Size: 3.5 oz
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    +More Options
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    809187849
    You’ll Need: 1

    Clover Takumi® Bamboo Circular Knitting Needles, 29"

    Item # 10376126 
    $12.49
    • Color: Multi
    • Size: No. 9 / 5.5 mm
    • Color: Multi
    • Size: No. 9 / 5.5 mm
    +More Sizes
    • Color: Multi
    • Size: No. 9 / 5.5 mm
    +More Sizes
    +More Options
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Clover Split Ring Markers

    Item # 10376137 
    $3.99
 
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Instructions
Step 1
SIZE
Finished Circumference; About 31 1/2 in. (80 cm)
Finished Height: About 9 in. (23 cm)
 
MATERIALS
LION BRAND® VANNA'S CHOICE® (Art. #860)
#172 Kelly Green 2 balls
or color of your choice
stitch markers
large-eyed blunt needle
 
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Circular knitting needle size 9 (5.5 mm), 29 in. (73.5 cm) long.
 
GAUGE
16 stitches + 22 rounds = about 4 in. (10 cm) in pattern.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
 
NOTES
  1. Cowl is worked in one piece in the round.
  2. The stitch pattern on the Cowl makes little ‘checks’. After working a few rounds, try working without the pattern – by looking to see which stitch you should do next! 
Step 2
COWL
Cast on 126 stitches. Place marker for beginning of round. Join by working the first stitch on the left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle, being careful not to twist stitches.

Rounds 1-4: *Knit 3, purl 3; repeat from * around.

Rounds 5-8: *Purl 3, knit 3; repeat from * around.
 
Repeat Rounds 1-8 until piece measures about 9 in. (23 cm) from beginning. End with a Row 4 or a Row 8.
 
Bind off. 
Step 3
FINISHING
 
Weave in ends.
 
 
Every effort has been made to produce accurate and complete instructions. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters or crocheters, human error, or typographical mistakes.
©2015 Lion Brand Yarn Company, all rights reserved. 
Step 4
Share your project photos with #MadeWithMichaels 
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