Cowl Collar and Beret Pattern

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A collar that can be worn in several different ways to add a custom look to dresses and suits, and a jaunty beret to perk up your spirits.

COATS & CLARK'S "RED HEART" KNITTING WORSTED, 4 Ply ("Tangle-Proof" Pull-Out Skeins): 4 ounces of No. 227 Canary Yellow.

Knitting needles, 1 pair No. 13.

GAUGE: 10 sts = 3 inches; 6 worked rows =1 inch.

NOTE: 2 worked rows appear as 1 row.

COWL SCARF ... Starting at narrow end, cast on 35 sts. 1st row: SI 1, k in front and back of next st—one st increased, k across to within last 3 sts, k 2 tog, k 1. 2nd row (right side): SI 1, k 1, p 1, * k 1 in the st directly below next st and sl the st off from left hand needle—a k 1 below made; p 1. Repeat from * across to last 2 sts, k 2. 3rd row: Repeat first row. 4th row: SI 1, k 1, * k 1 below, p 1. Repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3. Repeat these 4 rows for pattern until piece measures 29 inches along the side edge and ending with a right side row. Bind off loosely. Press lightly through a damp cloth. Sew the bound-off edge neatly to the cast-on edge to form a ring.

CAP ... Starting at lower edge, cast on 55 sts. 1st row: K 1, * p 1, k 1. Repeat from * across. 2nd row (right side): P 1, * k 1 below, p 1. Repeat from * across. Repeat last 2 rows alternately for 4 inches, ending with a wrong side row.

Top Shaping: 1st row: P 1, * k 1 below, p 2 tog, p 1. Repeat from * across, ending with k 1 below, p 1—42 sts. 2nd and all even rows: Knit. 3rd row: P 1, * k 1 below, p 2 tog. Repeat from * across, ending with k 1 below, p 1—29 sts. 5th row: * P 2 tog, p 1, k 1 below. Repeat from * across, ending with p 1—22 sts. 7th row: * P 2, k 1 below. Repeat from * across, ending with p 1. 9th row: * P 2 tog, k 1 below. Repeat from * across, ending with p 1-15 sts. 11th row: P 1, p 2 tog, * k 1 below, p 1, p 2 tog. Repeat from * across—11 sts. 13th row: P 2 tog, * k 1 below, p 2 tog. Repeat from * across— 7 sts. 14th row: Repeat 2nd row. Break off leaving a 10-inch length of yarn. Thread into a needle and draw through remaining sts. Pull up tightly and sew side edges neatly together.

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