Product Description
Christopher Walken & Will Farrell may not have been wearing handknits during the famous (infamous?) Cow bell skit on SNL, but they would totally rock this cowl :)
The pattern features a lace and traveling-stitch pattern that is worked flat as for a scarf. The two ends are sewn or grafted together when the knitting is complete. Both charted and written instructions are provided in the pattern.
Please note that the stated (blocked) gauge is for the lace pattern, not stockinette stitch, so do check your gauge. Also be aware that I got a lot of vertical (row) growth in this particular pattern with wet blocking.
More Cowl Bell Please Knit Cowl Pattern
What Is Being Made
More Cowl Bell Please is a lacy knit cowl designed by Mary Annarella. This cowl is worked flat as a scarf and then seamed at the ends to create a continuous loop, resulting in a finished circumference of 44 inches with a width of 5.5 inches. The design draws inspiration from the iconic Saturday Night Live "Cowbell" sketch, offering knitters a soft, cushy accessory perfect for layering and everyday wear.
Knitting Techniques
This intermediate-level cowl incorporates several engaging knitting techniques that add visual interest and texture. The pattern features traveling stitches, which create diagonal lines across the fabric as stitches migrate across rows, producing an elegant directional effect. The cowl also includes lace patterning throughout, which adds openness and drape to the finished piece. Additionally, i-cord edges are used to finish the sides, creating a neat, polished border that prevents curling and adds a professional touch to the garment.
Stitches Used
The pattern employs lace stitches as the primary stitch pattern, worked over a 4-inch gauge of 24 stitches and 30 rows after blocking. The combination of lace work with traveling stitches creates an intricate, openwork fabric. I-cord edging is applied to the sides to frame the piece and provide structural definition.
Materials and Yarn Weight
More Cowl Bell Please is designed for sport-weight yarn, requiring approximately 250 yards of light sportweight or fingering-weight yarn. The pattern provides flexibility with yarn options:
- 1 skein of Madelinetosh Pashmina (320 yards per 104 grams), shown in the Smokey Orchid colorway
- 2 skeins of Malabrigo Finito (200 yards per 50 grams each), shown in the Cereza colorway
- 250 yards of any light sportweight or fingering-weight yarn
Knitting needles in size 5 US (or the size needed to obtain gauge) are required to work this project. The soft, cushy nature of the recommended yarns creates a comfortable, wearable cowl with excellent drape.
Pattern Details
The gauge for this pattern is 24 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches in the lace pattern after blocking. This intermediate-difficulty pattern is suitable for knitters with experience in lace work and shaping techniques. The flat construction method makes this cowl accessible while the lace and traveling stitches provide an engaging knitting experience for intermediate-level crafters.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Mary Annarella |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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