How to Knit: Drop Stitch Cowl

Drop Stitch Cowl by Cathy Payson is just one of the many wonderful free patterns over at RedHeart.com. This cowl is part of their ‘Learn a Stitch, Make a Cowl’ series and I just LOVE IT!

This is my first knit video in my new partnership with Red Heart and I can’t even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed working on the step-outs for this video. Honestly, I’ve been wearing the sample for a couple weeks and I’ve gotten so many compliments on it!

Now, you too can make this fun and fast cowl. With the free crochet pattern and the free video tutorial taught by me, Marly Bird you will have nothing but success.

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DROP STITCH KNIT COWL

Make this amazing cowl with the knitted drop stitch rows that allow it to drape and make it comfy to wear! Drop stitches are created by adding yarn overs on one row and dropping those same YO’s on the next row. Choose from the great colors in this fashion yarn for the free pattern.

Pattern:

Here is the link for the FREE Drop Stitch Cowl pattern 

Supplies:

RED HEART® With Love®: 1 skein 1938 Beachy

Susan Bates® Knitting Needle: 5.5mm [US 9]

Susan Bates® Steel Yarn Needle

Stitches Used:

Knit Stitch

Yarn Over Increase

YouTube Video by Marly Bird:

YouTube Video Notes:

In this video you will learn how to increase stitches with a yarn over on one row then drop the yarn overs off the needle on the next row. This is what creates the long stitches.

You also get a tip on how to count the garter rows to know what row you are on as you work along.

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Looking for more? I love making quick projects and even wrote a leaflet with Leisure Arts on how to do some fun things! If you too are looking for fun and quick projects go and check out the One Skein or Less book by Marly Bird.

Look at more patterns by Cathy Payson

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you make the drop stitches?

Honestly… drop stitches are created by adding yarn overs on one row and dropping those same YO’s on the next row. The YouTube video tutorial breaks it all down for you!

What yarn and needles do I need for this cowl?

So here’s the thing… you’ll need one skein of RED HEART® With Love® yarn in the color Beachy. For needles, grab a pair of Susan Bates® Knitting Needles in size 5.5mm (that’s a US 9).

Can I really make this cowl for free?

Yes! You can totally make this cowl for free. There’s a FREE Drop Stitch Cowl pattern linked right in the post, and I even have a FREE video tutorial to guide you through it!

What stitches are used in this pattern?

It’s pretty straightforward… you’ll mainly be using the Knit Stitch and the Yarn Over Increase. The cool drop stitch effect comes from how we use those two!

How long does it take to make this cowl?

Honestly… this cowl is designed to be fun and fast to make! Because it uses the drop stitch technique, it works up much quicker than you might think. You’ll be wearing it in no time!