Noro Chevron Cowl Knitting Pattern

Noro Chevron Cowl

What is Being Made

The Noro Chevron Cowl is a seamless, circular knit cowl featuring a distinctive chevron stitch pattern. This finished garment measures 32 inches in circumference and 13 inches in length, creating a versatile neckwear piece suitable for layering and everyday wear. The cowl is worked in the round from a single cast-on, eliminating the need for seaming.

Techniques Used

This project employs seamless, in-the-round knitting techniques, which means the entire cowl is constructed continuously in circular rows without requiring any finishing seams. The pattern begins with a simple ribbed edge created through alternating knit and purl rounds, which provides structure and helps the cowl hold its shape. The main body features the chevron pattern repeat, followed by a matching ribbed finish at the top edge. The bind-off completes the piece with a clean, professional edge.

Stitches Used

The Noro Chevron Cowl utilizes several fundamental knitting stitches to create its textured appearance:

• Knit stitch (K) – The basic stitch used throughout the ribbed sections and as part of the chevron pattern
• Purl stitch (P) – Used in alternating rounds to create the ribbed texture at the cowl's edges
• Yarn over (YO) – Creates decorative openings that contribute to the chevron's visual definition
• S2KP (Slip 2 stitches together knitwise, knit 1, pass slip stitches over) – A centered double decrease that forms the peaks and valleys of the chevron pattern

The chevron pattern itself repeats over a multiple of 12 stitches, with two rounds forming the complete pattern repeat. Round 1 contains the stitch decreases and yarn overs that create the characteristic V-shaped chevron motif, while Round 2 is a simple knit round that allows the pattern to develop visually.

Materials

The Noro Chevron Cowl requires minimal materials, making it an efficient project:

• Yarn: 1 skein of Noro Taiyo in colorway #28
• Needles: One size US 10 (6mm) circular needle, 24 inches long, or the size needed to obtain proper gauge
• Notions: One stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round

The project requires 120 stitches cast on, and the recommended gauge is 15 stitches and 18 rows over 4 inches when working the chevron pattern with the specified needle size. Checking gauge before beginning ensures the finished cowl will meet the intended measurements of 32 inches in circumference and 13 inches in length.