Crosshatch Cowl _ the Purl Bee

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Crosshatch Cowl On one side, our Crosshatch Cowl’s delicate criss-es and crosses appear etched by hand; while on the other, ridges resemble furrowed rows of justplanted seeds. This fabric may abound in complexity and dimensional

interest, but it’s really just a simple spin on easy-as-pie stockinette stitch!

Each stroke of the Crosshatch Cowl is drawn with Purl Soho’s single ply, ne merino yarn, aptly named Line Weight (http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9249-Purl-Soho-LineWeight). We worked this ngering we ight yarn on nice, big needles so that the fabric springs with extra loft and the light shines through!

No one else needs to know how little effort it takes to create this Crosshatch Cowl! Happy knitting! -Laura

MATERIALS

1 (2) skein(s) of Purl Soho’s Line Weight (http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9249-Purl-Soho-Line-

Weight), 100% merino. We used the color Heirloom White. A US #11, 60-inch circular needle (http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/8-knitting-crochet-knittingneedles?filters[]=48) A stitch marker (http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/10-knittingcrochet-notions-tools?filters[]=879)

GAUGE 25 stitches = 4 inches in stitch pattern (blocked)

SIZE Narrow (Wide) Finished Width (blocked): 7 (14) inches Finished Circumference ( blocked): 74 inches (long enough to wrap around twice or three times!) Sample: The sample pictured here uses approximately 1 1/4 skeins and measures 8 3/4 inches wi de.

PATTERN Cast on 464 stitches. Place marker and join for working in the round being careful to not twist the stitches. Round 1: *K2tog dropping only the rst stitch off the left needle, repeat from * until one stitch remains in the round, slip one purlwise, r emove marker, replace slipped stitch onto left needle, K2tog dropping only the rst stitch off the left nee dle, replace stitch marker. Repeat Round 1 until pie ce measures approximately 8 3/4 inches from the cast-on edge. Continue to work the stitch pattern to bind off. Here’s how … [K2tog and slip only the rst stitch off the left needle] 2 times, pass the rst stitch over (just like a normal bind off), *k2tog and slip the rst stitch off the left needle, pass the rst stitch over, repeat from * until 2 stitches re main (1 stitch on the left needle and 1 stitch on the right ne edle), knit the last stitch and pass the rst stitch over. Cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining stitch. Weave in the ends and block gently.

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Virginia Sulo says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70546)

When I read the directions my brain went wonky! If you knit two together there’s only one stitch on the needle. How then can you–wait a minute–let me give this a try. Nope. Would you pretty please clarify the instructions so that those of us who are marginally stupid can make this lovely cowl? Thanks so much in advance. reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21

Laura from the Purl Bee says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment70565)

Hi Virginia. Thanks for writing in. Let me see if I can help clarify! So, to knit 2 together, you insert the right needle into the front legs of tw o stitches. Typically, after wrapping the working yarn around the right needle and pulling the needle back through the stitches, you let both stitches fall off the left needle (decreasing, turning the two stitches into one), but here… only let that one, rst stitch fall off the left needle. Does that help?! Please let me know if you have any questions. Best, Laura reply (/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful

Anne says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page1/#comment-70599)

First of all, thanks much for these free patterns, I’ve made a few and they are much appreciated! Having said that, I’m having a very frustrating time with this one. After casting on 464 ( phew!!) and then desperately trying to join in the round without any twisting (phew!) I can’t seem to get the hang of this pattern. I’ve

sat in front of my computer with my needles and tried several times. If I understand correctly, after inserting the r ight needle into two stitches on the left hand needle, wrapping the yarn and then putting the needle betw een the two stiches so that only one transfers to the rig ht needle….? But now, I have NO room to maneuver my right needle back into two more stitches on the left. It’s just MUCH too tight. Perhaps I’m using a yarn without enough “give”? Of course, I can’t nd the label rig ht now, but its a ngering weight and I’m knitting double. reply (/2015/05/0 8/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campai 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beau

Laura from the Purl Bee says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page1/#comment-70612)

Hi Anne! Bravo on the cast on. It’s no small feat!!! I think I understand where you’re caught! Once you’ve inserted the needle into the tw o stitches and have wrapped the yarn around the right needle, pull the right needle back through BOTH stitches, at this point just let one of the two (the one closes to the tip) that you’ve knit together drop off the left needle. I think then you’ll be able to maneuver ok. One question though… when you say knitting double… are you pulling two strands of ngering weight yarn, if so… you’ll probably need to be on a US15 or 17 or something quite large. The yarn I used is thick lace or thin ngering weight and I used US11s. You have to needle up quite a lot for this stitch to be nice and airy. It’s very dense. This might be another reason you’re having a hard time ge tting your needles where you want them! Please let me know if you have any questions at all. Laura reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_ca 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+

susan says: May 10, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page1/#comment-70713)

I love the Purl Bee patterns. I wish that sometimes you would put some of the trickier parts of patterns on youtube. It would be so much easier to see it as opposed to trying to understand it from written directions. I would love to see these videos. reply (/2015/05/0 8/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campai 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beau

Clarissa (http://[email protected]) says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70548)

I love the look of this pattern and I’m currently trying knit one of your other free scarf patterns. In the other pattern you have included a video showing how the stitch is done, any chance of doing one for this pattern? I’m only a very new beginner to knitting and a video would be a great help. reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 05-

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Hi Clarissa. Thanks for writing in and for your request. We’ll try and get this on the docket. In the meantime though, can I help walk you through the steps?! I’d love to help get you on your way! Laura reply (/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful

Rachael says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page1/#comment-70580)

I’m with Clarissa on this one – having a bit of a brain-splodey moment trying to gure this out without a visual and would love a video or picture tutorial for the steps if you could. Thanks. reply (/2015/05/0 8/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campai 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beau


Hey Rachel. Thanks for the request. We’ll try and get more info up soon! Stay tuned. Laura reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_ca 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+

Clarissa (http://[email protected]) says: May 10, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page1/#comment-70655)

Hi Laura, thanks so much for your offer to help. I’ve read all the other comments and suggestions but I’m still a little lost. I may have to wait and hope you’re able to add a video. reply (/2015/05/0 8/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campai 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beau

Diane DeLille says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70566)

It looks like you K2 together, only slip off the rst stitch of the K2 together. Next, K2 together with the second stitch of the K2 together and the next stitch. reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21


Diane! That is absolutely right!! Thanks for helping clarify.

Laura reply (/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful

AlisinWnderl nd says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page1/#comment-70573)

I understand (I think) your response to Virginia, but now I am confused again. I don’t see anywhere you say to drop the second stitch. (diane’s question) I would also love to see a video of this. I knit both continental and English and would love to see both methods for this stitch– it’s one I’ve never done. Finally, is it 1 or 2 skeins? I have a nice skein of ngering that I’d like to use for this and I’d like to know the yardage before I’m so short that it’s too narrow. Thank you reply (/2015/05/0 8/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campai 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beau


Hi AlisinWnderlnd, Thanks for writing in. Regarding the size… There are two sizes, for a 7 inch wide cowl you’ll need 1 skein. For a 14 inch wide cowl, you’ll need 2 skeins. The sample pictured here uses over a skein and measures 8 3/4 inches wide. If you need to reference any of this information, you can nd it under the section title d “SIZES”. The circumference of this cowl is quite gene rous. It loops around 3 times. With a smaller circumference you’ll be able to accomplish a nice width with just one skein. You could try for something around 58-60 inches. Regarding the stitch pattern… Once you knit the rst and second stitches of the round together and drop the rst stitch off the left needle, you’ll continue that step… next you’ll knit the second and third stitch of the round together and drop the second stitch off, then you’ll work the third and forth stitch of the round together and drop the third stitch off… and so on until you get to the last stitch of the round. At this point you’ll have to slip a stitch and move the end of round marker, replace the slipped stitch so you can work the last stitch of the round together with the rst stitch of the round, then replace the end-of-round marker. I hope this helps clarify things! Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks. Laura reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_ca 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+

Nicole H says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment70583)

Thank you for the clarication – as a well seasoned knitter my brain was a little fuzzy reading the instructions as well. What a gorgeous pattern! Thank you for sharing. reply (/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful

yanagi says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70574)

This is so lovely. I get constant pleas for lap robes from the local Cancer clinic and was wondering how to knit this pattern at. Any help would be so appreciated. Thanks. reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21


Hi Yanagi. Thanks for your interest in the pattern! Here is how this stitch pattern goes, knit at… Right Side: *K2tog dropping only the rst stitch off the left needle, repeat from * until one stitch remains, k1. Wrong Side: *P2tog dropping only the rst stitch off the left needle, repeat from * until one stitch remains, p1. Please note… When worked densely, an interesting, not untidy edge forms. When worked loosely however, (like here, using nge ring weight on nice big needle s) the edges become quite a bit messier looking. This is one of the reasons, at this gauge, we decided to make a cowl rather than a wrap or scarf. Hope this helps! Laura reply (/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful

yanagi says: May 10, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page1/#comment-70675)

Thank you so much. I’m sure I can ddle with something until I g et a neat edge. I really appreciate such a kind and quick reply. reply (/2015/05/0 8/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campai 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beau

Angela C says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70575)

So excited! I have 1 skein of line we ight in dragony blue that I’ve been trying to nd a pattern for. this is perfect! reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21

arlene (http://[email protected]) says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70577)

Can you please translate the pattern stitch for using 2 straight needles?

reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21


Hi Arlene. Thanks for your interest in the pattern! Right Side: *K2tog dropping only the rst stitch off the left needle, repeat from * until one stitch remains, k1. Wrong Side: *P2tog dropping only the rst stitch off the left needle, repeat from * until one stitch remains, p1. Please note… When worked densely, an interesting, not untidy edge forms. When worked loosely however, (like here, using nge ring weight on nice big needle s) the edges become quite a bit messier looking. This is one of the reasons, at this gauge, we decided to make a cowl rather than a wrap or scarf. Hope this helps! Laura reply (/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful

Lynda says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70578)

I’m pretty new to knitting, so I need some clarication. Why does the materials list say — “1 ( 2) skein(s)” of yarn when the cowl is in only one size. Do I need one or two skeins to knit it as shown? Thanks! reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21


Hi Lynda. There are two sizes: Narrow (Wide) The Narrow sizes uses one skein and is 7 inches wide. The Wide size uses two skeins, measuring 14 inches wide. The sample uses about a skein and plus some and measures 8 3/4 inches wide. Hope this helps! Laura reply (/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful

Merella says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70579)

Does long tail cast on work with this pattern reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21


Hi Merella. Yes it does. I used a long tail cast on for this!

Thanks. Laura reply (/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful

Gill Martyn says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70581)

Hello, I’m still confused, how many stitches are left on your needles after the rst row? reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21


Hi Gill. The stitch count is the same at the end of each Round. Is there a specic part of the pattern that I can try and talk you through? Please write us back. We’d love to help get you on your way! Laura reply (/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful

Kathy Roloff says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70584)

Do you really need a 60 inch cord? Addi doesn’t seem to have one that long for a U. S. #11. This looks like a fun project. Thanks reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21


Hi Kathy. I think you could get away with a shorter needle. The Line Weight really squishes up if needed. If you use shorter needles though, maybe use point protectors, just to be safe! Thanks, Laura reply (/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful

June Higg ins says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70587)

Just wanted to comment that your PRINT tool is fantastic, giving us options to create a PDF, email or just print as is. It is far superior to other websites’ provisions for printing free patterns. I am ever grateful, (and of course, for the lovely patterns too.) Many thanks! reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 05-

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Debbie says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70598)

Could you clarify which size is shown (or are both)? It seems the larger one is modeled, and the smaller is on the at surface, but I’d like to know for sure. Thanks! reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21


Hi Debbie! The sample is 8 3/4 inches wide, it is betwee n the two sizes. We really wanted to keep working on it until it was 14 inches, but we were too excited to postpone the posting of this project so we bound off and went ahead and shared it! All of the sizing info can be found in the section titled “SIZES” if you want a quick to reference this info later. Thanks for writing in and let me know if you have any questions! Laura reply (/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful

Katie says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70600)

I have done a cowl in a similar stitch called the herri ngbone stitch. It’s a gorgeous effect. Difference is SSK instead of K2Tog and dropping only rst stitch. Very time consuming though. I recommend a needle a few sizes larger for your yarn. Can be very tight reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21

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Helene Ivie says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70607)

Hi! I went to my local yarn shop to look at ngering weig ht yarn for this project, and I became completely confused. Line/Fingering we ight yarn plus size 11 needles is going to result in some extremely lacy, large stitches. Really #11s? Or is there a typo? My imagination can’t make the picture you shared match up with essentially sock yarn on size 11 needles…Help? reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21


Hi Helene. Yes, US #11s. This stitch is extremely dense and to get the light airy feel, I used US11s. If you’re a looser knitter than I am, you may only need US #9s or 10s. Thanks for writing in. Laura reply (/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful

Claire says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70633)

Hello, I’ve been trying to practice this stitch on regular yarn (before CO the 400+ sts) and still can’t get the hang of it, so hopefully you will have a video tutorial for the stitch. Is there another name to this stitch pattern? (Maybe someone out there in YouTube world already made the video). Also, if I were to shortened the le ngth of the cowl ( i.e. would like it to go around twice, max.) is there a multiply number of stitches that needs to be satised when casting-on? E.g. multiply of 8 sts or multiply of 8 sts +2, etc. Many thanks, Claire reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21


Hi Claire. This stitch is often called “Twice Knit” and it works with any stitch count. Thanks. Laura reply (/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful

rita ashar says: May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70637)

Thanks for the lovely pattern. I have used quite a few of your free patterns and also bought one of them. I have some 4 ply merino bambino pure wool with me. Actually 5 balls of 95 yards each. Would this he

sufcient to make this cowl as it is sized?. Thanks reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21


Hi Rita. Thanks for writing in. 475 yards should be plenty to make a cowl! If you’re working at the same gauge as I did here , you should be able to get a cowl that is approximately 74 inches in circumference and 7 inches wide. If you want it to be wider ( the sample pictured here is 8 3/4 inches wide), you may want to consider casting on fewe r stitches. The 74-inch circumference cowl pictured here can loop around 3 times, but if you cast on for about 58-60 inches, the cowl will still loop around twice and you’ll have plenty of yarn for a nice generous width! Let me know if you have any questions! Laura reply (/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful

rita says: May 11, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page1/#comment-70757)

do you mean i cast on around 60 stitches lesser? reply (/2015/05/0 8/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campai 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beau


Oh Rita. I am so sorry for the confusion… I meant to write “inches” there, not “stitches”. Cast on for 58 to 60 inches. To do that, take your gauge and multiply it by your desired nished circumference and cast that number on! Let me know if you have any questions. Sorry again about that typo. Laura reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_ca 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+

Elizabeth says: May 10, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70643)

Having only read the instructions (and comments) and not tried this pattern…I can’t imagine how this works because it seems you are continually decreasing by knitting two together and dropping one. Of course that can’t be the case, but perhaps you can explain how this works. I, too, really appreciate the patterns. Most recently I have made the brioche cowl, one about 11 inches wide and the second about 7 inches. The pattern was fun once I got the hang of it and receives many compliments…Thank you! reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/?

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Ashley (http://ashflower97@gma il.com) says: May 10, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70646)

Thanks for all of these patterns They are all beautiful! And really inspire me to try ne w things, they challenge me, and in doing so make me into a better knitter. So… thank you ! I didn’t really grasp this pattern at rst, but after I read all of these comments I think (cross my ngers) I might have it! Sooooo after i cast on my stiches; I k2tog leaving second stitch on left needle but pulling right needless through both. And repeat… right? Thanks ~Ashley reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21


Hi Ashley. Thank you for the kind words! It sounds like you’ve got it… insert the right needle to k2tog as normal, pulling the needle and yarn through both, but then only let one stitch drop from the left needle. Let me know if you have any questions! Laura reply (/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful

Carol says: May 10, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70665)

To all those very confused about the ‘dropping the rst stitch only’ part – I was with you, gave it a few goes but kept getting all messed up. I ended up googling to nd a video – while there isn’t one for this particular stitch, the herringbone stitch tutorials are conceptually similar, and watching those cleared i t up for me. Maybe try watching those? Hope it helps! A day later, now almost half way through my cowl (I am using a dk, extremely soft alpaca on 13 needles and it coming up a treat!) We are about to hit a very cold snap this week in southern Australia, so racing to nish so I can wear it later in the week. Thanks for yet another amazing pattern purl bee ladies! reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21

Susan logie says: May 10, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70666)

Is purl bee ofce in NYC ? Do you offer a class? I can take the train into NYC . Susan reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21


Hi Susan. Purl Soho does offer classes and they take place in our shop which is in the Soho neighborhood of New York City. Here is a link to our class schedule: http://www.purlbee.com/classesand-events/ (http://www.purlbee.com/classes-and-events/) Here is a link to our Classes FAQ page: http://www.purlbee.com/classes-faqs/ (http://www.purlbee.com/classes-faqs/) Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks! Laura reply (/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful

MaggieBelize (http://HappyHandsStore.com) says: May 10, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70712)

There is an excellent video here: http://www.theweeklystitch.com/2011/12/herringbone-stitch.html (http://www.theweeklystitch.com/2011/12/herringbone-stitch.html) showing a very similar stitch – the only difference is she’s knitting through the back loop instead of the front. Close enough that I could gure it out from watching! reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21

Kim says: May 10, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70715)

Thanks for posting the instructions to knit at to make a scarf. However, would you conrm that that to make a scarf I would still cast on 400+ stitches and build it from the long end? ( Versus building it from the short end like most scarves). reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21


Hi Kim. Great question… You could work it either way! Knitter’s choice! Thanks, Laura reply (/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful

Claire H says: May 11, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70748)

Thank you for this beautiful pattern! I’d like to make a baby blanket using this stitch, and I see from the previous comments that you’ve already kindly provided the pattern for knitting it at. I’m wondering about an edging/border for the blanket. Would you recommend anything in particular, or just a garter stitch border? Thanks in advance for your advice! reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21


Hi Claire H. It’s going to be hard to nd an edge stitch that matches the row gauge of this twice knit fabric. so I think I would probably work the piece at just in stitch pattern and then go back and pick up along the edge doing an attached iCord. That way you can pick up as many as you need to ensure the piece doesn’t pull or pucker. Hope this helps. Thanks. Laura Laura reply (/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful

Jill Susan says: May 11, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70759)

Is anyone else but me having problems with the cable on the needles just twisting horribly? Is it the nature of this stitch or am I doing something wrong? reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21

Nancy says: May 11, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70767)

How many stitches to cast on for a single – no looping – cowl in ngering yarn? reply (/2015/05/08 /crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2015 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful%21


Hi Nancy. It depends on how snug you want it. You’ll probably want enough stitches to make somewhere between an 18- and 22-inch circumference. If it’s helpful to see other single – no looping – cowls, to determine what circumference you’d like, maybe check out some of the projects below. The circumference of our… Our Bandana Cowl is 19 inches http://www.purlbee.com/2011/10/11/sweet-stitching-with-erinbandana-cowl/ (http://www.purlbee.com/2011/10/11/sweetstitching-with-erin-bandana-cowl/) Our Briaded Cable Cowl is decreases from 26 inches at the bottom to 20 inches at the top http://www.purlbee.com/2015/02/07/braided-cable-cowl/ (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/02/07/braided-cable-cowl/) Our Lovely Ribbed Cowl is 18 inches http://www.purlbee.com/2012/11/01/lovely-ribbed-cowl/ (http://www.purlbee.com/2012/11/01/lovely-ribbed-cowl/) Our Ombre Cowl decreases from 26 inches at the bottom to 17 inches at the top http://www.purlbee.com/2013/08/25/lauras-loopombre-cowl/ (http://www.purlbee.com/2013/08/25/lauras-loopombre-cowl/) Our Reversible Cowl dec reases from 22 1/4 inches at the bottom to 20 inches at the top http://www.purlbee.com/2015/02/20/reversible-cowl/ (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/02/20/reversible-cowl/) Our Salt and Pepper Cowl is 22 inches

http://www.purlbee.com/2013/05/09/lauras-loop-salt-and-peppercowl/ (http://www.purlbee.com/2013/05/09/lauras-loop-salt-andpepper-cowl/) Our Structured Alpaca Cowl decreases from 21 inches at the bottom to 17 inches at the top http://www.purlbee.com/2013/11/26/lauras-loop-structuredalpaca-cowl-in-purl-sohos-new-alpaca/ (http://www.purlbee.com/2013/11/26/lauras-loop-structuredalpaca-cowl-in-purl-sohos-new-alpaca/) Once you know what circumference you’d like, simply multiply that dimension by your gauge to the inch. Let us know if you have any questions! Laura reply (/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/? utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ps+recipients&utm_campaign=2 0508%3a+free+pattern+for+our+crosshatch+cowl%2c+light%2c++airy+%2b+beautiful

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