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Introducing the “Wavy Tunisian Knit Cowl”
Learn Tunisian Knit, Purl, and Full Stitches
Learn the Tunisian crochet Knit Stitch, Purl Stitch, and Full stitch in this cowl that creates Vertical Traveling Waves. The ripples are made with a series of increases and decreases. It is an 8 stitch repeat with 2 main alternating sections of 5 rows each. You can work as many sections as you like to create any type of item you like whether that be a scarf, wrap, or a cowl as we will make here. Stay tuned for the sideways version of this pattern coming out next week: “Sideways Wavy Tunisian Knit Hat Cowl Set.”
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Materials:
YARNS
You will need: 175-200 yards (or more) of bulky weight (#5) yarn for this pattern depending on size you make.
I used approximately 2 skeins of Red Heart Soft Essentials Stripes in “Linen Stripe” (110 yards each) to make a cowl that is 9” high and 25” in circumference.
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- Yarn needle I used: Susan Bates Finishing Needles (Easiest to use) **
- Measuring tape **
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Video Tutorial
Watch how to make this cowl here.
Pattern Instructions
Difficulty Level
Moderate. Advanced Beginners can work this pattern using the Video Tutorial.
Stiches Used and Abbreviations
Ch= chain
Sl st = slip stich
St(s) = stitch(es)
YO= yarn over
TSS = Tunisian Simple Stitch
TKS = Tunisian Knit Stitch
TKS2tog = Tunisian Knit 2 together
M1 – TFS = Make 1 with Tunisian Full Stitch (in between the previous stitch and the next stitch)
TPS = Tunisian Purl Stitch
NRP = Normal return/reverse pass (YO, pull through 1 loop, *(YO, pull through 2 loops)* Repeat until 1 loop remains on hook
See video tutorial for demonstration of all stitches.
Dimensions & Gauge
9” high and 25” in circumference
9 rows = 3” 16 sts = 5”
Instructions
NOTES: (see diagrams below as well)
Work the Sections below as follows:
- FOUNDATION ROW
- RIBBED SECTION
- Alternate
the below sections to your desired height. I worked 4 of these sections for
mine. A+B,C+B,A+B,C+B. You can end on either A+B or C+B.
- SECTION A + SECTION B
- SECTION C + SECTION B
- RIBBED SECTION
- BIND OFF
- SEW INTO TUBE
FOUNDATION ROW
Chain 82 (or your desired amount. Must be multiple of 8 + 2. (See video for how to choose your own size)
Pull up a loop in back bump of 2nd chain from the hook and every chain to the end.
Return – Normal Return Pass: YO, pull through 1 loop. *(YO, pull through 2 loops)* Repeat * to * until 1 loop remains on hook.
RIBBED SECTION – 4 Rows
Row 1: Starting in 2nd stitch, *(3 TKS, 1 TPS)” Repeat * to * to the 2nd to last stitch. TSS in Edge stitch. <82 loops>
Return – Normal Return Pass: YO, pull through 1 loop. *(YO, pull through 2 loops)* Repeat * to * until 1 loop remains on hook.
Work Row 1, three more times for a total of 4 rows.
SECTION A – 4 Rows (see diagram below)
Row 1: Starting in 2nd stitch, *(2 TKS, M1-TFS, 4 TKS, TKS2tog)” Repeat * to * until the 2nd to last stitch. TSS in Edge stitch. <82 loops>
Return – Normal Return Pass: YO, pull through 1 loop. *(YO, pull through 2 loops)* Repeat * to * until 1 loop remains on hook.
Row 2: Starting in 2nd stitch, *(3 TKS, M1-TFS, 3 TKS, TKS2tog)” Repeat * to * until the 2nd to last stitch. TSS in Edge stitch. <82 loops>
Return – Normal Return Pass:
Row 3: Starting in 2nd stitch, *(4 TKS, M1-TFS, 2 TKS, TKS2tog)” Repeat * to * until the 2nd to last stitch. TSS in Edge stitch. <82 loops>
Return – Normal Return Pass:
Row 4: Starting in 2nd stitch, *(5 TKS, M1-TFS, 1 TKS, TKS2tog)” Repeat * to * until the 2nd to last stitch. TSS in Edge stitch. <82 loops>
Return – Normal Return Pass:
SECTION B – 1 Row
Row 1: Starting in 2nd stitch, TKS in every stitch to the 2nd to last stitch. TSS in Edge stitch. <82 loops>
Return – Normal Return Pass: YO, pull through 1 loop. *(YO, pull through 2 loops)* Repeat * to * until 1 loop remains on hook.
SECTION C– 4 Rows
Row 1: Starting in 2nd stitch, *(TKS2tog, 5 TKS, M1-TFS, 1 TKS,)” Repeat * to * until the 2nd to last stitch. TSS in Edge stitch. <82 loops>
Return – Normal Return Pass: YO, pull through 1 loop. *(YO, pull through 2 loops)* Repeat * to * until 1 loop remains on hook.
Row 2: Starting in 2nd stitch, *(TKS2tog, 4 TKS, M1-TFS, 2 TKS,)” Repeat * to * until the 2nd to last stitch. TSS in Edge stitch. <82 loops>
Return – Normal Return Pass:
Row 3: Starting in 2nd stitch, *(TKS2tog, 3 TKS, M1-TFS, 3 TKS,)” Repeat * to * until the 2nd to last stitch. TSS in Edge stitch. <82 loops>
Return – Normal Return Pass:
Row 4: Starting in 2nd stitch, *(TKS2tog, 2 TKS, M1-TFS, 4 TKS,)” Repeat * to * until the 2nd to last stitch. TSS in Edge stitch. <82 loops>
Return – Normal Return Pass:
BIND OFF in slip stich TSS. See video for demonstration. Leave a 20” tail for sewing.
SEWING Fold cowl inside out with the two side edges touching. Sew the two sides together using the mattress stitch going in and out of the center of each edge stitch. As you go along sewing, every so often gently snug the seam so that it is secure but not bunched up.
Finishing: Sew in ends in back ridges. Enjoy your Wavy Tunisian Knit Cowl!
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