Striped Kid’s Cowl Knitting Pattern
THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS THAT SUPPORT HANDY LITTLE ME CONTENT AND FREE PATTERNS.In this post, you will see a striped kids’ cowl knitting pattern.
Making a kid’s cowl with stripes is an easy project for advanced beginners.
The knitted cowl pattern for a toddler or young child is easy to follow and knit on circular needles.
Please scroll down to view the free printable pattern.
Easy Skill Level
This is an easy pattern for those of you who are advanced beginner level, and the techniques you will need to know are casting on, casting off, and knitting in the round.
If you have never knit in the round before you can watch my video tutorial here. – How to join knitting in the round with circular knitting needles
Put on your favorite show, get out those needles, and knit a cozy cowl in contrasting colors.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
This simple cowl pattern is great for any advanced beginner knitters, as it uses a super bulky yarn weight.
You need less than one skein of yarn for each color, and the pattern instructions tell you when to change colors.
- Knitting cast-on methods
- Knitting Lessons
- How to cast on knitting
- How to cast off knitting for total beginners (step by step)
- How to knit garter stitch
- How to knit the purl stitch (for beginners + a video tutorial)
- How to knit stockinette stitch (for beginners)
- How to read knitting patterns for beginners
- Knitting abbreviations and terms (US and UK)
- How to knit rib stitch patterns (1×1 and 2×2 ribbing)
- How to kit two stitches together – K2tog
- How to join knitting in the round with circular knitting needles
- How to change colors in knitting (easy stripes)
Chunky Cowl Knitting Pattern
This quick knit project is a great stash buster and can be easily adapted for other sizes.
It’s a simple cowl knit on circular knitting needles and not straight needles, this means there is no seaming or sewing.
Knit one for warmth with a simple texture, make a striking cowl for a friend or family member, or even to give it as a last-minute gift.
Easy Striped Kids Cowl Free Knitting Pattern
Make a color block kid's cowl with this easy free knitting pattern, that is perfect for advanced beginners.
Materials
- Super bulky yarn 06 x 3 different colours.
- Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick in >
- 1 x Fisherman
- 1 x Sky Blue
- 1 x Navy
Tools
- Size 10 mm (US 15) 24″ circular knitting needles.
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure.
Instructions
- Cast on 50 sts.
- Start with color A and knit every round until the piece measures 3.5 inches.
- Change to yarn color B and knit in this color for another 3.5 inches. (Total length = 7 inches)
- Change to yarn color C and knit another 3.5 inches. (Total length = 10.5 inches)
- Cast off.
- Sew in any loose ends.
Notes
This knitted kids cowl will fit ages – 3-5 years old.
Gauge - 10 sts and 15 rounds = 4in/10cm
Abbreviations
Beg = Begin(ning)
Cont = Continue(ing)
K = Knit
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
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