Rond de Jambe Cowl Accessory Knitting Pattern

Rond de Jambe Cowl in Berroco Pirouette

What is Being Made

The Rond de Jambe Cowl is a circular knit accessory designed for easy, beginner-level knitters. This cowl measures approximately 14 inches wide and 52 inches around, making it a versatile neckwear piece suitable for layering or wearing as a loose, draped collar. The design comes from Book #410 and was created by designer Amy Palmer.

Techniques Used

This cowl is constructed using circular knitting, worked in the round on a 40-inch circular needle to create a seamless, tubular fabric. The pattern employs yarn over decreases as the primary shaping technique, which creates decorative openwork details throughout the piece. The construction method involves a straightforward four-round repeat pattern that is worked continuously until the cowl reaches the desired length, followed by a final three-round sequence before binding off. Blocking is recommended as a finishing step to even out the stitches and enhance the final appearance.

Stitches Used

The Rond de Jambe Cowl features a repeating pattern stitch that combines fundamental knitting elements:

• Knit stitches form the base fabric and appear in alternating rounds
• Yarn overs (yo) create decorative eyelets and lace-like openings
• Knit three together (k3tog) decreases that pair with the yarn overs to maintain stitch count while producing an elegant, directional lace effect

The pattern stitch repeats every four rounds, with the decrease and yarn over placements shifting slightly in alternating pattern rounds to create visual interest and movement in the fabric.

Materials

This project requires Berroco Pirouette yarn in the colorway #2306 Dove Grey. A total of 3 balls of yarn is needed, with each ball weighing 50 grams. The recommended needle size is a 40-inch circular needle in size 9 (5.50 mm), or whatever size is necessary to achieve the specified gauge. One stitch marker is required to denote the beginning of each round. The recommended gauge for this pattern is 12 stitches and 20 rounds measured over 4 inches when worked in the pattern stitch, and checking gauge before beginning is advised to ensure accurate finished measurements.