Hip to Be Squared Zoom Loom Cowl

Directions

1. Weave eight squares. To get a good range of color, alternate weaving squares from the center and outside of the ball of yarn. Weave in all ends.

2. Work crocheted edge around each square: Pull up yarn through a loop on first square and ch 1. Single crochet (sc) in same loop. Sc in each loop around square, three sc in each corner. End with a slip stitch in the first ch 1. Pull yarn through and weave the end into the back of your work. Repeat this on each square.

   

3. Lay all eight squares end to end in a pleasing color sequence.

   

4. Using a tapestry needle, sew squares together by picking up the outside loop of the crocheted edge on adjoining squares, pulling yarn securely but not too tightly. Weave ends into the back of the squares. Not all sides will have the same number of stitches. Either skip a loop or double up in one stitch to make sides come out even. Complete the circle of the cowl by sewing the first square to the last.

   

5. With right side facing, pick up 1 st in the outside loops of each sc around cowl. It may be necessary to pick up 2 sc at joins of squares to avoid a “hole.”  Count sts and make sure you have a multiple of 4 sts, approximately 108 sts total. Knit 2, purl 2 around circle until length of ribbing is approximately 2 inches. Bind off using a stretchy bind-off. Repeat on other side.