Shared knit pattern

Everyday Garter Cowl

A squishy garter-stitch cowl knit flat and seamed at one short end, designed to loop once and sit close to the neck. Perfect for beginners looking to practice clean edge techniques.

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Finishing

Block the piece lightly by misting with water and pinning to finished dimensions (approx 24 in long × 6 in wide). Allow to dry completely. With RS facing out, fold the piece into a loop and use the long yarn tail and a tapestry needle to seam the two short ends together using mattress stitch or whipstitch. Weave in all remaining ends securely on the WS.

Notes

Gauge note: At 18 sts × 36 rows per 4 in, the piece is cast on to 27 sts (approx 6 in wide) and worked for 108 rows (approx 12 in before seaming, which folds to approx 24 in circumference when joined end-to-end). Adjust row count to lengthen or shorten circumference, adding or subtracting 9 rows per inch. For a taller cowl, cast on more stitches. The slipped-stitch edge creates a neat chain selvedge that makes seaming much easier. If using a plant-based fiber such as cotton, the fabric will have less natural elasticity — consider going up one needle size for comfort. Always use a stretchy bind-off to ensure the cowl slips on and off comfortably.