How To Arm Knit A Cowl Pattern and Video | Posh Pooch Designs

I learned how to "Arm Knit"  when I was a child
 and I really had fun with it.

But, I will have to say, no one was very impressed.

 It was just something to teach kids, to keep them busy.

I have rediscovered it and have really enjoyed doing it again.

Arm Knitting is a very cool technique and once you learn it,

 there are lots of projects you can do with it.

Here is What I did.

See the Video on my Youtube Channel at this LINK

Arm Knit  Cowl Pattern By Sara Sach
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Skill: Easy and fun

Materials:
1 skein of Bulky ( 6) yarn - I used Woolease, thick and Quick
A Pair of Scissors

Size: 4 inches wide X 36 inches long

We are using 3 strands of yarn at the same time.
I wound my skein of yarn into 3 balls to make it easier to work with.

1. We will basically be ding a long tail cast on  - with a 36 inch tail of yarn, make a slip knot,
slide that slip knot onto our arm.

 2. Make a loop with the yarn, Pull a loop from the tail through the loop.

3. Slip the loop onto your arm. Repeat 2 and 3 -- 3 more times for 4 loop

4. Wrap the yarn across your hand,

5. Slip the 1st loop over the yarn in your hand, then slip that loop onto your other arm.
Repeat 4 and 5 - 3 more times for 4 loops.

Continue to repeat For s many rows as you want. I did 16 rows.
Gently pull the scarf down after each row.

To bind off - Wrap the yarn across your hand, Slip the loop onto your arm.

Repeat For the 2nd loop, then slip the 1st loop over the 2nd loop.

Repeat For the next 3 loops, cut yarn about 16 inches long.

Slip the yarn end through the last loop and tie off.

Tie the ends together and make a bow.

Place the bow in the back or front. How ever you like.

I decided to make a video since it is every difficult to describe  what I did to make this cowl.

It is so much easier then it looks in these steps.

Check out the video.

Crimson and Cream Slouchy Cowl Free Knitting Pattern \ Posh Pooch Designs

This Knitting Pattern has 

been on my Needles for While.

I Originally was going to release it with my

Christmas In July Patterns,

But it wasn't ready yet.

Crimson and Cream Slouchy Cowl 

is a Hood, a Hat, and a Cowl.

My Husband went on a Business trip to Europe.

He got me Yarns from Several places.

This Wool is from Norway

He is a good man who understands my needs.

Anyway, I was saving it for a special pattern.

And This it it.

although, any Worsted weight yarn will

 work great for this pattern.

It is basically stitched in stockinette with 

an eyelet row thrown in for a little fun.

This is a great pattern for a beginner,

 as well as a season knitter.

Works up fast, and makes a great gift.

I am also working up a crochet version.

So if you do not knit...don't panic.

Hoping to release the Slouchy Cowl Crochet Pattern

 in the coming weeks.

Crimson and Cream Slouchy Cowl Knitting Pattern by Sara Sach

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Skill: Easy

Materials:

Knitting needles – Long Straight Needles US9 – 5.50mm

Yarn – Worsted Weight (4) Wool – Cranberry (C1) 3 0z. Cream, (C2) 3 oz.

      I used 100% Wool From Norway –Sandes Garn –Peer Gynt

      Any Wool or Worsted Weight Yarn will Work.

Yarn Needle

Tape measure

Crochet Hook – H, to Make the Drawstring

Stitches and Terms:

Cast On - (CO)

Bind Off - (BO)

Knit - (k)

Purple - (p)

Together (tog)

Make 2 (M2)

Gauge/Measuring - 4 sts=1inch

Size: 20 inches around X 14 inches long

Pattern:

R : 1 - CO 56 sts of C1

To keep the edges from Curling, k,p,k 

The 1^st 3 sts and the last 3 sts of each row.

R : 2 – R : 6   - St in Stockinette ( k,p,k,p,k,p)

R : 7  -Eyelet st row - changing to C2,  k 1st 2 sts,

 *ktog the next 3 sts, m2*

Repeat from * to * across, k the last 3 sts

R : 8 - p all sts,

R : 9 - K all sts

R : 10 – P all Sts

Repeat R : 2 – R : 10  9 times, 

more times if a wider Slouchy Cowl is desired

BO, leaving a 24 inch tail of yarn.

Fold Inside out.

With a yarn needle and the yarn tail, sew closed loosely, 

so it will stretch nicely.

With your Crochet Hook, Ch 50. This will be your drawstring.

If you do not have a crochet hook. You can hand ch,

 Just pull snugly for a nice tight ch.

Lace the Drawstring ch through the top edge of the Slouchy Cowl,

 Make sure your seam is in the back.

Pom poms – Make 1 of each color.

Attach a pom pom to each end of the draw string.

How I make a Pompom

Pull the drawstring gently for a cowl or hood,

pull the Drawstring snugly and tie a bow for the Slouchy.

Happy Knitting!

# 6 Christmas in July Free Pattern - Christmas Candy Cowl Knitting Pattern

I didn't want to leave out 

my friends who knit,

So I designed one of the

 Free Patterns for Christmas in July 2015, 

A Knitting Pattern.

Christmas Candy Cowl Knitting Pattern

It is similar to the 

Candy Cane Scarf Crochet Pattern, 

It is a stair step scarf, 

with Candy cane stripes

 and has green trim.

 I made this a cowl, 

But you can continue 

on with the pattern, 

and make it as long as you want.

If you are looking for these buttons,

I found them in the 

scrap booking department

 at my local Hobby Lobby.

They came in a package

 of 2, red, 2 white, 2 green.

and they are super glittery.

Christmas Candy Cowl Knitting Pattern By Sara Sach

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Skill: Easy

Materials:

Knitting Needles- 8/5.0mm

Yarn – Worsted Weight (4) 2 oz each of Green C1, Red C2, White C3

            I used I Love This yarn Sparkle, Hobby Lobby

4 - ½ inch decorative buttons

Yarn needle to weave in ends

Stitches:

Cast On (CO)

 Bind Off (BO)

Knit (k)

Purl (p)

Size: 22  X 6 inches

R : 1- With C1, CO 28, k all sts

R : 2-7 – k all sts, Garter St

R : 8 –BO the 1^st 5 sts, change to C2, k all sts, CO 5 sts

We will be stitching in Stockinette
 for all the red and white stripes.

R 9-13 – k in Stockinette

R : 14 - BO the 1^st 5 sts, change to C3, k all sts, CO 5 sts

R : 15-19 - – k in Stockinette

R : 20 - BO the 1^st 5 sts, k all sts, CO 5 sts

R : 21-25 - k in Stockinette

R : 26-62 - Repeat R : 8-25 2 more times

If you want your Cowl longer repeat as many times as needed.

R : 62 - BO the 1^st 5 sts, change to C1, k all sts, CO 5 sts

R : 63-68 – K all sts, Garter St

R : 69- BO

 Line up to 1 ends and sew together with matching yarn.

Sew the buttons on down the center of the seam.

 Links for the Christmas in July 2015

Free Pattern 1-5

Click this link:

Christmas in July Free Pattern 2015

and 

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Merry Christmas In July!

Sara

Night And Day Cowl - Free Knitting Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

I Love to knit with Chunky Yarn!

And Lion Brand's  Wool Ease 

has become my absolute

 favorite chunky yarn.

This Cowl is quick to stitch up,

soft to wear and 

super thick and warm.

I just could not resist 

making a cowl with it.

The Cowl is basically stitched in stockinette

with knit stitches on the edges.

Day And Night Cowl - Knitting Pattern

By Sara Sach

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Skill: Easy

Materials:

Knitting needles -US15-10.00mm

Yarn - 8oz. Bulky ( 6)

    I used Wool Ease-Tigers( black and White) - C1

                                   Yellow Citron - C2

Yarn Needle

Stitches and Terms:

Cast On  -  (CO)

Bind Off   -(BO)

Knit - (k)

Purl - (p)

Measures: 11 inches wide X 32 inches around.

R : 1 - With C1, CO 26, k all sts

R : 2 - k 1st 3 sts, purl next 20 sts, k last 3 sts

R : 3 - k all sts

R : 4-20  - Repeat R : 2 and R : 3 alternating every other st.

R : 21 - Change to C2, Repeat R : 2

R : 22 - Repeat R : 3

R : 23-Change back to C1, Repeat R : 2

R : 24 - Repeat R : 3

R : 26 -40  - Repeat R : 2 and R : 3 alternating every other st.

R: 41 - Repeat R : 21

R : 42 - Repeat R : 22

R : 43- Repeat R : 23

R : 44-60 - Repeat R : 2 and R : 3 alternating every other st.

R : 61 - Repeat R :  21

R : 62 - Repeat R : 22

R : 63 - Repeat R : 23

R : 64 - 70 - Repeat R : 2 and R : 3 alternating every other st.

R : 71 - Change to C2, Repeat R : 2

R : 72-89- Repeat R : 2 and R : 3 alternating every other st.

R : 90 - BO, leave a 30 inch tail . Put the ends of the Cowl together

wrong side out. Sew together with the yarn tail and needle.

Flip over to the right side.

Spray Block is desired... I did.

I Love The contrast of the Black and White yarn, 

with the yellow yarn.

I have enough left to make a

 matching headband..YAY!!!

Chunky Cowl With Bow - My First Knitting Pattern!

Chunky Cowl With Bow - 

My First Knitting Pattern!

I wasn't feeling very well last night, 

so I decided to sit down and knit.

I pulled out some knitting Needles 

that I have had forever.

 I am am not even sure where 

or when I got them!

US19-15mm and US10 -6mm

Then I pulled out some fun Bulky yarn 

I had on hand -

Whimsy Bulky By Yarn Bee - Lava Rocks

as well as, Some Worsted weight (4)

 Red Heart Love in Black

And This What I designed:

The Chunky Cowl With Bow

The cowl and the bow are both 

stitched in just the Garter Stitch,

 so this is a great beginner project,

 to practice your knit stitch and

 make something fun to wear.

I Love it.

Chunky Cowl With Bowl Knitting Pattern

 By Sara Sach

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Skill: Beginner

Finished Dimensions:

Cowl Measures: 22 x 8 inches

Bow Measures : 7 x 3 inches

Materials:

Straight Knitting Needles: US19 - 15mm and US10 - 6mm

Yarn - Bulky Yarn ( 5) 3.5 oz - 93 yards ( MC)

            Worsted Weight (4) 1 oz (CC)

Button - Big Fun 1.5 inch button ( optional)

Yarn Needle

Stitches and Abbreviations:

Main Color   (MC)

Contrasting Color ( CC)

Knit  ( k)

Gauge-

Cowl: 7 sts = 4 x 4

Bow :12 sts = 3 x 3

Directions-

Cowl:

With MC, Using 2 strands, Cast on 12 sts,

k all sts  for 60 rows.

bind off, sew the 2 ends together.

Bow:

With CC, Cast on 12 sts,
k all sts  for 40 rows.
bind off,
Cut  a 24 inch of marching yarn, wind it around the center of the bow 5 times,
 and tie securely.
Use the ends of the yarn to attach the bow to the cowl,
 Tie securely, weave in all ends.

Sew a fun Button to the center of the Bow.

I think the cowl turned out just lovely.

And it is a great exercise in using 

different size needles

and different yarns, 

and See What you can create!