I love these. Nice pattern from The Purl Bee. There's enough time between now and Father's Day to give them a try.

Brilliant recycling of material for this beautiful cowl! I've got all kinds of ideas for making something old "new" again!

Materials
Size US 19 (15mm) 24" Circular Knitting Needles
2 Skeins Lion Brand Hometown USA Super Bulky Yarn (or another Super Bulky Yarn). Each Skein is 5 oz. (140 g), 81 yd. (74 m) -- the color pictured is Los Angeles Tan
Yarn Needle
Stitch Marker

Gauge
6 STS and 12 rows = 4 inches in establish pattern [see rows 1 - 3]

Measurements
About 8.5 inches wide and 51 inches in circumference

Instructions
CO 90 STS and join in the round, marking the beginning/end of row

Row 1: [K2, P1] to the end of the round
Row 2: [K2, P1] to the end of the round
Row 3: P to the end of the round

Repeat rows 1 - 3 six more times.

Next Row: [K2, P1]
BO in K2, P1 pattern

Weave in ends and enjoy!

Materials
Size US 13 (9mm) Knitting Needles
Cable Needle
Tapestry Needle
Two Skeins of the yarn of your choice. 

Directions
Holding two strands together, cast on 26 STS with a crochet provisional cast on.  (Instructions can be found here)

Row 1 (RS): SL1, K to end
Row 2 (and all WS rows): SL1, P to End
Row 3-10: Repeat Row 1 for RS (odd numbered) rows and Row 2 for WS (even numbered) rows
Row 11: Sl 1, Place 6 STS on holder in front, K6, K STS on holder, Place next 6 STS on holder in back, K6, K STS on holder, K last stitch
Rows 12 - 32: Repeat Row 2 for WS rows and Row 1 for RS rows
Row 33: Sl 1, Place 6 STS on holder in front, K6, K STS on holder, Place next 6 STS on holder in back, K6, K STS on holder, K last stitch
Rows 34 - 54: Repeat Row 2 for WS rows and Row 1 for RS rows 
Row 55: Sl 1, Place 6 STS on holder in front, K6, K STS on holder, Place next 6 STS on holder in back, K6, K STS on holder, K last stitch
Rows 56 - 76: Repeat Row 2 for WS rows and Row 1 for RS rows
Row 77: Sl 1, Place 6 STS on holder in front, K6, K STS on holder, Place next 6 STS on holder in back, K6, K STS on holder, K last stitch
Row 78 - 88: Repeat Row 2 for WS rows and Row 1 for RS rows
To finish, graft the stitches together and weave in the ends.

Pattern:

CO 28

(Depending on the length of your zipper you might want to cast on more stitches then 28, my zipper length was 9 inches)

Row 1: *K1 P1 repeat from*
Row 2: *P1 K1 repeat from*

You are doing a rib stitch so repeat rows 1 & 2 to 64 inches in length or if you want to go a little bit longer, then your desired length

Bind off when you have reached 64 inches or desired length

Attaching Zipper:

1. Take your finished scarf and have right facing up.
2. Take your zipper and place it between the two ends of your scarf.
3. The middle part should be sticking out and the ends should be the back of the scarf. Pull your scar just a little and begin pinning your scarf to your zipper.
4. Begin sewing with matching or similar color thread

Cast on 28 stitches and work in K2, P2 rib until yarn is almost gone, leaving enough of a tail to sew up the seam.
BO and sew seam.

That's it!

I've been on quest for patterns that would work for men. The fisherman's rib is a nice, masculine stitch that looks great. Knitting it in the round is slightly different than straight, but both are easy patterns.

To see the full pattern click the "via" link below the photo.

I'd better get started.

DIRECTIONS

Begin Right Border:
Using CC, CO 3 sts. After you have worked the first few rows, use safety pin or split ring marker to mark RS of work.
Row 1 [WS]: Sl 1, k2.
Row 2 [RS]: Yo, k3. 4 sts.
Row 3 [WS]: Sl 1, k to end.
Row 4 [RS]: Yo, k to end. 1 st increased.
Repeat Rows 3-4 16 times more, then work Row 3 once more. 21 sts.

Begin Center and Continue Right Border:
Note: Before beginning next row, see Pattern Notes re. joining a new color and changing colors within a row.
Row 1 [RS]: Join MC, yo, k1; using CC, k20. 22 sts.
Row 2 [WS]: Using CC, sl1, k19; using MC, k2.
Row 3 [RS]: Using MC, yo, k to last 20 sts; using CC, k20. 1 st increased.
Row 4 [WS]: Using CC, sl1, k19; using MC, k to end.
Repeat Rows 3-4 77 times more. 100 sts.

Work Left Border:
Break MC and CC, leaving tails to be woven in during finishing.
Rejoin CC to work, next to shaped edge (edge with yarnover increases).
Row 1 [RS]: Yo, k to end. 1 st increased.
Row 2 [WS]: Sl 1, k to end.
Repeat Rows 1-2 18 times more, then work Row 1 once more. 120 sts.
Loosely BO all sts.

Finishing
Gently wet block, taking care to keep edges straight and short sides equal in length. When dry, weave in ends on WS.

Stephen West does it again. Fabulous cowl tha is perfect for anyone.

"Cozy up with this quick chunky cowl, perfect for those chilly fall and winter days. This cowl is knit back and forth in garter stitch with bold accents of contrasting color. Once the center rectangle is worked, stitches are picked up along both sides, creating a multi-directional effect."

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