Lang PTO46-06 Cowl Knitting Pattern

Lang PTO46-06 Cowl

What is Being Made

The Lang PTO46-06 is a knitted cowl designed to be worn as a neck accessory. This cowl measures approximately 14½" wide by 27½" long (37 x 70 cm) and provides a versatile layering piece suitable for various seasons and style preferences. The finished cowl creates a loop that drapes comfortably around the neck and shoulders.

Techniques Used

This cowl is constructed using two primary knitting techniques. The main body is worked flat on straight needles, with rows worked back and forth to create the rectangular base of the cowl. The construction then employs a seamed finishing method, where live stitches from the final row are joined to the cast-on edge using the Kitchener stitch, a seamless grafting technique that creates an invisible join. After the body is seamed into a loop, stitches are picked up around the edges using a short circular needle to create finished edges, demonstrating a combination of flat knitting and circular knitting techniques in a single project.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern throughout this cowl is Moss Stitch, also known as Reismuster in German. Moss Stitch is a fundamental textured stitch created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence. The pattern is worked over an even number of stitches across four rows: Row 1 alternates knit and purl stitches across the row; Rows 2 and 4 are worked by knitting the stitches as they face you (knitting knits and purling purls); Row 3 reverses the pattern by alternating purl and knit stitches, creating the characteristic bumpy, reversible texture. This four-row repeat continues until the cowl reaches its full length. The edge finishing involves purl stitches worked in the round, followed by a loose bind-off to create a soft, flexible edge.

Materials

This cowl pattern calls for LANGYARNS FRIDA, a premium yarn composed of merino extrafine fiber that is superwash-treated and mulesing-free. A total of 300 grams of yarn is required, equivalent to 3 balls of the colorway petrol-grey (shade number 1078.0008). The pattern specifies ADDI knitting needles in size US 6 (4mm) for the main body work, with a gauge of 19 stitches and 28 rows equaling 4 inches (10 cm) in Moss Stitch. Additionally, one short circular knitting needle in size US 4 (3.5mm) is needed for picking up and finishing the edge stitches. The merino extrafine content ensures softness and breathability, while the superwash treatment provides easy care and durability for regular wear.