Supplies & Tool
Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ (6.4 oz/180 g; 18 yds/16 m)
Cream (37013) 1ball
Note: When beginning project, yarn end can start at far right or far left. Instructions are written with yarn end starting on the far right. Please reverse direction throughout the pattern if the opposite is more comfortable
Learn to use Bernat® Alize® Blanket-EZ. Watch the EZ Knitting Stocking Stitch Tutorial.
MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 16" [40.5 cm] deep x 24" [61 cm] around.
Directions
Notes:
Right side of project is facing at all times.
Working yarn’ is held behind stitches throughout work.
Loops from working yarn are always pulled through stitches from back to front of work.
Count 20 loops for foundation row (noting yarn end is at far right and all loops are facing upwards).
1st row: Working from left to right, pull the 21st loop (from ‘working yarn’) up through 20th loop (last loop of foundation row) from behind to create a knit stitch. Pull next loop from working yarn up through next loop of foundation. Continue in this manner to end of row. Do not turn work. 20 stitches in row.
2nd row: Working from right to left, pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through last stitch worked on previous row. *Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through next stitch. Repeat from * across to end of row. Do not turn.
3rd row: Working from left to right, pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through last stitch worked on previous row. *Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through next stitch. Repeat from * across to end of row. Do not turn.
Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows until work measures approximately 24" [61 cm], ending on a 3rd row.
Bind off row: Working in same direction as last row, pull 2nd stitch through first stitch. Pull 3rd stitch through 2nd stitch. Pull 4th stitch through 3rd stitch. Continue in this manner to end of row. Leave at least 15" [38 cm] of working yarn attached for seaming.
Seam: Fold Cowl in half (with right sides facing together). Working along top and bottom edges, pull first loop from working yarn up through both thicknesses. Working evenly along edge, pull 2nd loop up through both thicknesses. Pull 1st loop through 2nd loop. Continue in this manner along edge. Cut last loop to create yarn tail. Pull yarn tail through last loop. Tie to secure and weave in ends.