The design of this cowl is to look like flowers growing. The seed stitch border represents the start of the flower from seed form; next sprouts up the stem and leaves of the flower and eventually the flower blossoms. This is why I called the pattern growing flowers: the flowers grow and blossom as you knit the pattern. I hope you enjoy!

I designed this pattern to encourage new knitters to take a step beyond the basics. The concept is one that many are familiar with working, but adding new, more “advanced” stitches that are easy to learn and are found in many designs including lace patterns. I am stretching myself by writing this pattern, as it is my first design. So this is a ...