Yeah, you read that right. I’m a-talkin’ about a Chunky. Knit. Cowl. But just typing ‘Chunky Knit Cowl’ seemed so boring. I just had to change it up for y’all…it was either that or call it the ‘Phat Knit Cowl’…umm, yeah I think I’ll stick with the first one.
I don’t think I’ve ever posted a tutorial on here for a knit, have I? I’m no knitting supah-stah so that is probably why. I love to knit, it’s fun, mindless and is a helpful fix for idle hands but a complex pattern maker I am not.
This Chunky (*ahem* Phat) Knit Cowl pattern is super simple and I am being oh-so serious here, totally a great project for the beginner knitter. All you need is the most basic of all stitches, the knit stitch, under your belt along with a pair of circular knitting needles and in 2 hours or less you will have one of these chunky little babies around your neck keeping you all warm and cozy.
Here are a few views of these lovelies being worn so you can see the fit…
Please ignore the hair, no longer with any form of a style, hopefully I can squeeze in a hair cut this week, and let’s not even go there about the lack of make-up…we’re just keeping it real here folks!
This cowl was done with Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Butterscotch.
And this little number was done with Sensations Sumptuous in Teal.
I don’t know about you about I am totally digging this color blue these days…so spring-like (Yes please! Be here soon)
You can see that these cowls are really nice and thick ones…I just love that about them.
Chunky Knit Cowl
1 ball of Wool-Ease or Other chunky yarn
Size 17 circular knitting needles
stitch marker, safety pin or twisty tie
Cast on 45 stitches
Knit all stitches for 26 rows, making sure to move your marker at the beginning of each row.
Bind off loosely
Weave in your tail at the beginning and the end.
You could block this cowl if you’d like but I didn’t as I like the more curled top and bottom…it just adds to the awesomeness of this cowl for me. Also, if you want this cowl to be longer so that it can go over your head like a hood then add another 20-30 more rows before you bind off. I stopped at 26 cause I really liked the feel of it when I tried it on.
Just in case you have never seen them before, here is what circular knitting needles look like. They are just two knitting needles, only shorter than normal, that are connected via a really thick fishing line.
You always need some type of stitch marker when knitting with circular needles too. Otherwise once you get going you will have no clue where one row ends and the next row begins…and that’s just bad news folks.
And here is a peek at two labels from the yarn I used…in case you were curious 🙂
Ahhh, me likey cowls….droooooool!
Did you see that Ashley from Make It and Love It is doing a ‘Learn to Knit’ Series?
Super-dee-duper…check it out if you are wanting to learn, it just started but you can easily catch up!
Later gators,
Lovely colours, great to brighten up dull days!!!
You should sell these. Then I could buy one because I have no idea how to knit!! That turquoise is gorgeous!
Love the turquoise!
These are so pretty! The thickness and drape are perfect. You are gorgeous!!
I am lovin that teal!!! Maybe I’ll have to whip one of those out. I never knit/sew anything for myself and I think that would be an easy project.
Love them! The colors are stunning as well. (I wish I looked that good without makeup on!) =)
love it! i made one similar to that a while ago but in a more boring color…I think ill have to make another brighter one to get me in the mood for spring!
Off subject – I thought of you when I did today’s kid-craft on my blog, Maggie. Mini leprechaun hats and footprints for the girls to follow and find a treat on St. Patty’s morning. Ethne
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I just want to tell you that you have an amazingly fun blog. As a CT Newscaster and knitter, I applaud you for all you are doing.
If you lived in Connecticut I would be writing about you on my blog at http://www.NetworkConnecticut.com
Keep up the wonderful work!
the colors are beautiful! lovely choice, thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this. Totally going to be making one (or two) for me!!!!
Woo Hoo, I’d deceided that turquoise and yellow would be my colors to look for this spring. And here they are! Fab, Fab, Fab!! Time for a cowl.
hello, loveddd this!! A question: do you knit in tube or made a rectangle and sew?
Oh and what is “Weave in your tail” sorry, very begginner here..
love those needles, the colour oh my
Nice. Saw via link on WhipUp.net. What length are your circular needles? 29″?
I love cowls! I taught myself to knit last summer and am officially addicted. I love its portability! I have just the chunky yarn in my stash for one of these. Love your colors!
What a great tutorial. I love the blue. I have some chunky yarn calling for this pattern!
Thanks for the cowl love ladies!!!
@Mary-I knit this in a tube by using the circular needles…you could do it in a rectangle but then you would need to use regular straight needles.
‘Weaving in the tail’ means to leave a length of yarn (I usually leave 8-10 inches) at the end of your project when you are finished. Then by taking a tapestry needle, you will pull the yarn through the eye and then ‘weave’ or stitch the tail of yarn around a few of your knitted stitches…cut the excess off and you are done!!!
@Layla-YES!! I used 29″ circular needles for this project!
Look what I made! Thanks for the inspiration! http://livesimplylovestrongly.blogspot.com/2011/03/cool-cowl.html
This is so cool..thanks for the pattern, going to get gramma right on that. I might even give it a go meeself…Awesome you are!
Sadgeatplay@ http://1atplay.blogspot.com/
Just bought some torquoise yarn to make this beauty! Thanks for the inspiration. I’m really digging your blog.
Love your enthusiasm Maggie. I am the (youngish) member of a Knitters Guild and am having fun jazzing the girls up while they teach me tricks of the trade. Your cowl is lovely. I have just been to a mobius workshop where, if I had been an alcoholic, I would have asked for a double whatever-was-going…casting on was SO hard.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but if you’re knitting in the round and you knit around and around for the entire cowl, you’ll get stockinette stitch. And looking at the photos, that’s what you made. Why did you say garter stitch?
Bravo!! You solved my dilemma, cowls for all my friends and daughters for Christmas.
I have a few skeins of Lion Brand Suede (discontinued) – do you think that would work with the same type of draping?
I’m not sure, I don’t think I’ve ever worked with that line before! It’s worth a shot though!
OK I cast on 45 stitches using a 17 circular needle with a 29″ cable and the cable is too long. What length cable did you have? I can’t find a cable less than 24″ in a 17 online anywhere.
I used a 29″ cable. The cable is long, you just need to push your stitches to your working end as you go, it will work out I promise. The cable is very bendy and will follow suit. Once you get a few rows you will see that the length of the cable works itself out! Good luck and have fun!
I am in the same dilemma. I cast on 45 stitches with a 29″ cable and can’t figure out how to join in the round??
Loved this pattern! I blogged about it at http://craftygeeks.blogspot.com/2013/03/knitted-cowl.html
Your cowl pattern is wonderful!
After watching several You Tube videos on how to knit with circular needles, I made two cowls this week.