Sampler Cowl by Lily Steeple

Sampler Cowl

Knitting
September 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch (stockinette)
US 6 - 4.0 mm
350 - 382 yards (320 - 349 m)
One size (adjustable)
English
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Sampler Cowl, designed for DK yarn. There are instructions for a cowl knit flat and one knit in the round. The pattern is based on the needlework samplers created to practice stitches. There are bands of double-moss stitch and moss-stitch. A good beginner knit to practice stitch patterns. There is a knitting pattern for a matching pair of sampler mittens available (listed seperately: ‘Sampler mittens and phone cosy’ - see last but one picture).

Materials
1 100g ball Stylecraft Recreate DK (40% Recycled Wool - 30% Recycled Acrylic - 30% Recycled Polyester, 350 m/383 yrds per 100g)
For Cowl Knit Flat: A pair of 4 mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles
For Cowl Knit In the Round: A 4 mm circular needle (40 cm/16 inches in length)
For Cowl Knit In the Round: (optional) A stitch marker
A tapestry needle

Techniques
Casting on, Casting off, Knit and Purl stitches, Mattress Stitch (photo-illustrated guide), K1 P1 rib, stretchy rib cast on (photo-illustrated guide)

Dimensions -
Width: 61 cm (24 inches) - adjustable, cast on an even number of stitches
Length: 27 cm (10.5 inches)