Knitted Increases and Decreases Cowl

Explore the art of creating intricate patterns and textures with the Knitted Increases and Decreases Cowl. This stylish accessory not only keeps you warm during the colder months but also allows you to showcase your knitting skills. By incorporating increases and decreases into the design, you can create a unique piece that stands out from the rest. Whether you're a beginner looking to challenge yourself or an experienced knitter wanting to try something new, this cowl is the perfect project to expand your skills. Whether you prefer a simple ribbed pattern or a more intricate lace design, this project allows you to customize the look to suit your personal style. Knitting increases and decreases may seem daunting at first, but with practice and patience, you'll soon master these techniques and be able to create beautifully textured garments like the Knitted Increases and Decreases Cowl.

Yarn: Lion Brand ZZ Twist yarn in the Periwinkle colorway
Circular Knitting Needles: US #8 and US #9
Knitting Needle: US #10 for cast on
Gauge: 16 stitches / 4 inches in blanket rib stitch pattern with US #8 needles
Abbreviations:

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• Kfb: Knit front and back (knit one stitch first in the front and then knit the same stitch in the back before slipping it off the left needle – 1 stitch increase)
• K2tog: Knit the first two stitches together on the left needle (1 stitch decrease)
• P2tog: Purl the first two stitches together on the left needle (1 stitch decrease)
• BOR: beginning of round

With a circular US #10 needle, cast on 85 stitches using the long tail cast on method.
Sip all the stitches to a circular US #9 needle, place a BOR marker, join round (make sure the stitches are not twisted) by knitting as follows:

• Round 1: K1, *Kfb*; repeat from *…* till one stitch before the BOR marker, K1, slip BOR marker.
• Round 2: K1, P2tog, *K2tog, P2tog*; repeat from *…* till one stitch before BOR marker, K1, slip BOR marker.