Cowl Collar and Beret Pattern

A collar that can be worn in several different ways to add a custom look to dresses and suits, and a jaunty beret to perk up your spirits.

COATS & CLARK'S "RED HEART" KNITTING WORSTED, 4 Ply ("Tangle-Proof" Pull-Out Skeins): 4 ounces of No. 227 Canary Yellow.

Knitting needles, 1 pair No. 13.

GAUGE: 10 sts = 3 inches; 6 worked rows =1 inch.

NOTE: 2 worked rows appear as 1 row.

COWL SCARF ... Starting at narrow end, cast on 35 sts. 1st row: SI 1, k in front and back of next st—one st increased, k across to within last 3 sts, k 2 tog, k 1. 2nd row (right side): SI 1, k 1, p 1, * k 1 in the st directly below next st and sl the st off from left hand needle—a k 1 below made; p 1. Repeat from * across to last 2 sts, k 2. 3rd row: Repeat first row. 4th row: SI 1, k 1, * k 1 below, p 1. Repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3. Repeat these 4 rows for pattern until piece measures 29 inches along the side edge and ending with a right side row. Bind off loosely. Press lightly through a damp cloth. Sew the bound-off edge neatly to the cast-on edge to form a ring.

CAP ... Starting at lower edge, cast on 55 sts. 1st row: K 1, * p 1, k 1. Repeat from * across. 2nd row (right side): P 1, * k 1 below, p 1. Repeat from * across. Repeat last 2 rows alternately for 4 inches, ending with a wrong side row.

Top Shaping: 1st row: P 1, * k 1 below, p 2 tog, p 1. Repeat from * across, end­ing with k 1 below, p 1—42 sts. 2nd and all even rows: Knit. 3rd row: P 1, * k 1 below, p 2 tog. Repeat from * across, ending with k 1 below, p 1—29 sts. 5th row: * P 2 tog, p 1, k 1 below. Repeat from * across, ending with p 1—22 sts. 7th row: * P 2, k 1 below. Repeat from * across, ending with p 1. 9th row: * P 2 tog, k 1 below. Repeat from * across, ending with p 1-15 sts. 11th row: P 1, p 2 tog, * k 1 below, p 1, p 2 tog. Repeat from * across—11 sts. 13th row: P 2 tog, * k 1 below, p 2 tog. Repeat from * across— 7 sts. 14th row: Repeat 2nd row. Break off leaving a 10-inch length of yarn. Thread into a needle and draw through remaining sts. Pull up tightly and sew side edges neatly together.

This pattern was originally published in Sweaters and Accessories and has passed into the public domain: the source states these designs "are no longer protected by copyright and you are free to do whatever you would like to do with them." It is reproduced here verbatim, including original vintage terminology, abbreviations, and measurements, which may differ from modern conventions. You can view the original transcription at freevintageknitting.com.