Ticket To Ride

Ticket To Ride Cowl by Angeline Webb

What Is Being Made

Ticket To Ride is a buttoned cowl designed by Angeline Webb of KnitRelief Designs. This is a colorful, wearable accessory that measures 35 inches wide by 13 inches tall when finished. The cowl is specifically engineered to use up yarn remnants and leftovers in multiple colors, making it an excellent stash-busting project. A solid-color border unifies the various hues into one cohesive design.

Construction and Techniques

This cowl is knit flat horizontally, meaning you work back and forth in rows rather than in the round. The construction method allows for easy color changes and makes it simple to incorporate multiple yarn colors throughout the piece. The cowl features a buttoned closure, with a buttonhole border worked along one short edge to accommodate the button fastening. The border is worked in ribbing to create a neat, finished edge and functional closure system.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch – The main stitch pattern for the body of the cowl, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric
• 2x2 Ribbing – Used for both the solid-color border and the buttonhole border, providing elasticity and a polished finish

Yarn and Materials

This project calls for DK weight yarn in six different colors, allowing crafters to use up leftover yarn from their stash:

• C1 Black – 70 yards
• C2 Orange – 40 yards
• C3 Light Pink – 20 yards
• C4 Neon Pink – 105 yards
• C5 Purple – 50 yards
• C6 Light Blue – 60 yards

The approximate total yardage needed is 345 yards. You will also need US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles measuring 24 inches or longer, or whatever size is needed to obtain the correct gauge. Additionally, 1 button and a yarn needle for weaving in ends are required.

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch, blocked. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for the finished measurements to be accurate.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent choice for newer knitters. The straightforward construction, basic stitch patterns, and manageable finished size create an accessible project that teaches fundamental knitting skills while producing a practical, wearable accessory.