Knitting Cowlettes: Clever Techniques for Making Custom Mini-Cowls to Elevate Any Outfit [Hardcover]

A popular knitwear designer shows you how to knit a cowlette using a foolproof formula—accessible to all skill levels.

Whether you're looking for warmth on a winter day or an elegant and airy accent for a summer evening outfit, there’s a cowlette for that! InKnitting Cowlettes, designer Safiyyah Talley celebrates the accessory that combines the beauty and drape of a shawl with the easy wearability of a cowl (no knotting or pinning required). Talley introduces knitters to the cowlette’s unique construction—which begins with traditional shawl shaping before being joined in the round—as a gateway to her 23 unique patterns and showcases the cowlette’s endless versatility with a wide range of sizes and styles. If you're a more adventurous knitter, Talley provides a foolproof template for creating your own gorgeous cowlettes, walking you through the entire decision-making process, from yarn choice and setup to sizing, shaping, and finishing.

 Safiyyah Talleyis the author ofKnit 2 Socks in 1and creator of the popular blog and podcastThe Drunk Knitter. Talley's work has been featured on websites such as Bobble Club House, The Fiber Co., LoveCrafts, and Modern Daily Knitting. She teaches knitting classes virtually and at knitting shows including Vogue Knitting Live. Talley lives in Indiana.Foreword by Patty Lyons
Why Cowlettes?
How to Use This Book

Chapter 1: Choose Your Story
Choosing the Right Yarn for Your Cowlette
Yarn Weight
Choosing Needles for Your Project
To Swatch or Not to Swatch
Blocking 
Notions

Chapter 2: Choose Your Path
Cowlette Knitting 101
Cowlette Shapes
Setups
How to Calculate Neck Opening
Edge Stitches
Shaping Increases
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