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Free Knitting Pattern – Basketweave Cowl/Collar

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The Basketweave Collar knit pattern can also be referred to as a cowl pattern. A cowl is a type of neckwear that is similar to a scarf, but it is shorter and often worn closer to the neck. Cowls can be worn in a variety of ways and are a versatile addition to any wardrobe.

The Basketweave Collar pattern is a great way to add a touch of texture and warmth to your outfit. The basketweave pattern creates a stunning visual effect that is both stylish and cozy. The pattern uses Mary Maxim Titan Bulky Weight yarn, which is a warm and soft yarn that is perfect for creating cozy neckwear. This yarn is made from a blend of acrylic and wool, making it warm, yet easy to care for.

This pattern is suitable for knitters of all levels and is free to download on the Mary Maxim website. The finished product will be a stylish and functional accessory that can be worn in many ways. It can be worn as a cowl, or if you prefer, as a collar. It is a perfect project for a weekend or a relaxing evening in front of the TV.

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The basketweave knitting stitch is a textured pattern that creates a woven, basket-like design. It is created by alternating blocks of knit and purl stitches to create a raised and lowered texture. Typically, the pattern is worked over a multiple of 8 stitches plus 2, with each row being worked the same way.

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Make Your Knitting Machine Scarves Better

I feel like it’s been a while since I’ve shared any patterns for our circular knitting machine users. I know these devices aren’t for everyone but even though I much prefer knitting by hand, it is kind of fun to crank things out on these machines.

One of the most common early projects for a circular knitting machine is a scarf. Which makes sense, because it’s just one long tube and you can make it as long as you like.

One problem that comes from knitting scarves on the circular knitting machine, though, is that it can be hard to know how to finish the ends of the tube so that it looks like a finished scarf and not a tube of knitting.

If you’re not a knitter or crocheter, the most basic way to finish a circular knitting machine scarf is just by cinching up the ends and maybe adding a pompom to each end to cover up any hole that might still be visible at the end.

But if you have a little knitting or crochet skill or are willing to learn, there are a lot of different options for closing up the ends of a scarf. And this would also be true if you hand knit a tube scarf!

I recently wrote a post over at Our Daily Craft that includes five different ways to close up the ends of a tube scarf:

  • the simple cinching method mentioned above
  • sewing the stitches together
  • three needle bind off
  • grafting
  • crochet bind off

Grafting is my favorite because I feel like it gives the cleanest, closest to a seamless look. If you’re a knitter you may already know how to do it but even if you don’t it’s not that hard to learn.

Do you knit tube scarves by hand or machine? I’d love to know how you like to finish them!