Drop Stitch Cowl & Wrap in Mirasol Pima Kuri - M5097 - Downloadable PDF

Drop Stitch Cowl & Wrap Knitting Pattern in Mirasol Pima Kuri – M5097 by Fran Morgan

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern by designer Fran Morgan offers two stunning accessories in one: a circular drop stitch cowl and a generously sized drop stitch wrap or scarf. Both pieces are worked in Mirasol Pima Kuri yarn and showcase a striking textured stitch pattern that combines classic ribbing with dramatic intentional dropped stitches, creating an elegant, open ladder effect that elevates these accessories well beyond the ordinary. Rated intermediate in skill level, this pattern is ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic stitch patterns and ready to explore more creative techniques.

About the Drop Stitch Technique

The defining feature of both the cowl and the wrap is the drop stitch technique. Unlike accidental dropped stitches, intentional drop stitch knitting is a deliberate design choice: a yarn over is created several rounds earlier, and then a stitch is later dropped off the needle and unraveled all the way down to that yarn over. This creates a long, loose vertical ladder of yarn that adds beautiful open texture and visual interest to the fabric. The technique is satisfying to execute and produces a result that looks far more complex than the process actually requires, making it a favourite among intermediate knitters seeking a high-impact finish.

The Cowl

Finished Measurements

• Circumference: 76cm / 30in
• Length: 12.5cm / 5in

Construction

The cowl is worked in the round on a circular needle, making it a seamless, tube-shaped accessory that sits comfortably around the neck. Stitches are cast on using the long tail cast on method, then joined to work in the round with a place marker to denote the beginning of each round. The circular construction means there are no seams to sew and the finished fabric has a clean, professional appearance on both sides.

Stitch Pattern

The cowl is built around a repeating 12-round stitch pattern that combines knit stitches, purl stitches, and yarn overs with the signature drop stitch technique. The pattern works as follows:

• Round 1: A yarn over is introduced within a rib-like framework of knit and purl stitches, setting up the future drop stitch.
• Rounds 2–6: The established rib pattern of purl 2, knit 3, purl 2, knit 2 is maintained, allowing the yarn over to travel upward through the fabric.
• Round 7: The drop stitch is executed — a stitch is dropped off the needle and deliberately unraveled down to the yarn over created six rounds below, forming the open ladder. A new yarn over is simultaneously introduced to begin the next repeat.
• Rounds 8–12: The rib pattern continues in its shifted configuration, and the cycle repeats.
• Round 13: Another drop stitch is worked in the alternate column, maintaining the staggered, balanced appearance of the design.

This 12-round repeat continues until the cowl reaches its full length of 12.5cm / 5in, after which a final set of rounds completes the upper edge neatly before the bind off.

Materials for the Cowl

• Yarn: 1 x 100g skein of Mirasol Pima Kuri in colour #16
• Needles: Circular needle 4mm / US 6, 60cm / 24in length, or size needed to obtain correct tension

The Wrap / Scarf

Finished Measurements

• Width: 25.5cm / 10in
• Length: 112cm / 44in

Construction

The wrap is a long, rectangular accessory worked flat, giving it versatility as both a traditional scarf and a draped wrap or shawlette. Its generous length of 112cm /