Long Raindrops Cowl Scarf is an easy reversible knit and purl design that is great for beginners. It’s an easy-to-memorize eight-row repeat pattern that is knitted in-the-round on circular needles. You may also customize this design with different yarn colors or create a longer infinity scarf.
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3 Scarf Sizes:
- Short Cowl One-Color: 12 x 24 inches (30 x 61 cm)
- Short Cowl Two-Color: 13 x 24 inches (33 x 61 cm)
- Long Infinity Scarf: 8 x 60 inches (20 x 152 cm)
Texture Design: This Long Raindrops knit stitch pattern creates elongated, vertical lines resembling a rainy downpour. This pattern is created by knitting rows of four alternating 1×1 rib stitch pattern.
Beginner Level: The scarf wrap is easily created with a simple combination of knits and purls.
Reversible: This is a reversible pattern, so the texture is visible and looks great on both the right and wrong sides of your work.
Watch Video Tutorial: Studio Knit on YouTube
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Bulky Weight #5 Yarn
Suggested: Cascade 128 Superwash Merino Wool
- Short Cowl: 160 – 180 yds / 146 – 165 m
- Short Cowl (multi-color): 170 – 185 yds / 156 – 170 m
- Long Infinity Scarf: 270 – 290 yds / 247 – 265 m
My scarf sample was knit in Cascade 128 Superwash Merino Wool in colors Feather Grey 875 (beige grey), Pacific 1960 (dark blue), and Summer Sky Heather 1910 (light blue).
Knitting Supplies:
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Knitting Needles for Short Cowl: 10 US / 6.0 mm, 24” length
Knitting Needles for Long Infinity Scarf: 10 US / 6.0 mm, 36” length - Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Knitting Blocks and T-Pins (optional)
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Skill Level: Experienced Beginners
- CO = Cast On Long Tail
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- Cast Off
- Weave in Yarn Tails
- * * = Repeat Pattern Between Asterisks
Enjoy! I hope you are inspired to knit my Long Raindrops Cowl Scarf for yourself, family, and friends.
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Check out all of my Scarf Knitting Patterns, including my popular All Too Well and Pennant Pleating Scarf.