2-Square Buttoned Cowl | The Great Yarn Challenge

2-Square Cowl

On the latest episode of 𝘼𝙨𝙠 𝙈𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮!⁣, I’ve teamed up with Knitter’s Pride and the Craft Yarn Council  to celebrate “𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘞𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘐𝘵” week of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲, an initiative inspiring knitters and crocheters to push themselves to new heights with their yarn crafts. People who already know one or more crafts, as well as those who haven’t yet dabbled in the world of yarn, are encouraged to participate. ⁣

As part of the challenge to think out of the box creatively, I’m showing how to look at those generous swatches through a different lens to make projects like a buttoned cowl. Watch and join in on the fun! ⁣

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2-Square Cowl: MAKE IT

Show knit in Vickie Howell Montoya Merino, colors: Hatch Chili & Rio.

Recommended Square Sizes

You’ll need 2, same-sized knit or crochet squares:

• Sizes 12″- 14″

Special Abbreviations

k2tbl = knit 2 sts, each through the back loop

p2tbl = purl 2 sts, each through the back loop

Additional Materials

• Corresponding knitting needles for squares’ yarn-weight — I recommend using circular needles to help hold all of the picked-up stitches
• Same weight yarn as squares’ (approx 75 gr, but will vary based on yarn type)
• 4, buttons

Make tip: My swatches were knit in Size US 9 needles with 42 sts each, worked in stockinette stitch until they were square. Don’t want to knit squares that large? Simply piece together smaller swatches to create 12″-14″ squares. I love. good patchwork project!

ASSEMBLY

With RS facing, lay out your squares in the manner you want them joined. If you’re up for a little pattern-play (or texture-play), consider seaming the side of one square to the bottom of the second square.

Using the desired method, seam two squares together.

SUPPLIMENTAL KNITTING

Bottom Band:

With RS facing and using knitting needles, pick up stitches in multiples of 4, evenly along the bottom edge of piece.

Row 1 (WS): *K2, p2tbl; rep from* to end.

Row 2 (RS): *P2, k2tbl; rep from * to end.

Rows 4-7: Repeat Rows 1-2, changing colors

when/if desired.

Top band:

Repeat as for Bottom Band.

Right Side Band:

Row 1 (WS): *K2, p2tbl; rep from* to end.

Row 2 (RS): *P2, k2tbl; rep from * to end.

Rows 4-11: Repeat Rows 1-2, changing colors

when/if desired.

Left Side button band:

Rows 1-9: Work same as for Right Side Band.

Row 10 (Button hole row): [P2, k2tbl, BO2] four times, *k2tbl, p2; rep from * to end.

Row 11: *K2, p2tbl; rep from * to first BO gap, [CO 2,k2, p2tbl] four times.

Row 12: *K2, p2tbl; rep from* to end.

Row 13: *P2, k2tbl; rep from * to end.

BO.

FINISHING

Sew buttons on to Right Side band, to correspond with button holes.

Weave in ends. Block, if necessary.

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