Here's another one

Again, really simple! I made this because there weren't initially (or ever?) any small projects for the gorgeous Debbie Bliss Paloma yarn and local people were baulking at the idea of paying £130 to knit themselves a cardigan (Can't think why...!) So here's my own small project Paloma idea. The red one I made was more attractive, but I can't find it right now to photograph it.

Three Button Cowl

A really simple but appealing cowl that can be worn long and loose or wound twice round the neck for extra warmth.

Materials

Four hanks Debbie Bliss Paloma

One pair of 7.5mm needles

3 large buttons

Instructions:

Cast on 26 stitches

Row 1 k3 *p2, k2* rpt to last 3 stitches, p2, k1

Row 2 k3 *p2, k2* to last 3 sts, p2 k1

Row 3 k1, *p2, k2* to last st, k1

Row 4 k1, *p2, k2* to last st, k1

These four rows form pattern. Rpt pattern rows until cowl measures approx. 45”

Change to k2, p2 rib: and work the following two rows, three times:

Row 1, k2, *p2, k2* to end

Row 2 k1, p1, k2,* p2, k2* to last 2 sts, p1, k1

Buttonhole row 1: k2, p2, cast off 2, p1, k2, p2, cast off 2, p1, k2, p2, cast off 2, p1, k2

Buttonhole row 2: k1, p1, k2, cast on 2, k2, p2, k2, cast on 2, k2, p2, k2, cast on 2, k2, p1, k1

Next row: work stitches as presented, but work into back of cast on stitches.

Work one more row, then cast off, sew in end and sew on buttons to match buttonhole placings.

A little reminder also, that if you like the pattern and think it's worth a small donation to The Knock On Effect, my late niece's fundraising project for those affected by cancer, then please go to: http://theknockoneffect.bigcartel.com/

where you can scroll down to the donate button. But just if you'd like; there's no obligation.