I am so excited to bring you the Split Neck Cowl Free Knitting Pattern featuring Asylum Fibers Merino Super Chain Bulky. This yarn is so soft and lovely to work with that when I got my hands on it I knew I wanted to make a simple knit cowl and hat set.

I love that the Split Neck Cowl Free Knitting Pattern to suit your style by making it more narrow or wide as you desire by adding rounds.

I designed this lovely cowl for people who want to just knit. You can get into a lovely rhythm while chatting or watching your favorite show. No counting and no purling. It is also excellent for beginners who are working on gauge.

Even though the pattern does not have gauge, it is a great pattern to work on while you work on measuring and matching your tension for consistent gauge and consistent stitchwork.

NOTES:
This is a free form style so I have not added a gauge – you want a fabric you love
Finished piece: Circumference 31.5” (stretch to 34”) / Width 15” Approx
Steam blocking serves this project best

MATERIALS:
2 Skeins - Asylum Fibers Bulky Merino Chain Yarn - 109 yards per skein
12  mm 24” circular needle
Large needle to weave ends

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:

co – cast on (using long tail cast on method)
bo – bind off
k – knit
st - stitch

COWL
CO  73
Knit 6 Rows (3 garter ridges)
Row 7: Knit, Place marker, join to work in the round, being careful not to twist sts.
Round 8 - 52:  knit in the round
*** add rounds here for a wider cowl ***

The next rows you will turn your work and stop knitting in the round when you hit the marker at the end of Round 52
Rows 53- 56: knit (3 garter ridges)
BO
Cut yarn

BAND
CO  10
Knit 20 Rows
bo – leaving a long tail for seaming

Block before assembly
ASSEMBLY
Wrap the band around the cowl where the garter ridge row openings are

Then seam the band

Weave in all ends