Broken Seed Stitch Cowl [Knitting Pattern]

The Broken Seed Stitch Cowl was designed with Berroco yarns from different weights, textures, and colors. Any combination of scrap yarns you have at home will work in this project.

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When I picked up six mini balls of yarn for last week’s yarn tasting, I wasn’t sure what to make with them. They came with a pattern: a cowl with a high neckline. I don’t like the feel of anything close to my neck and opt for looser cowls.

I had been wanting to create something with broken seed stitch, a stitch that is simple to execute with a stunning result, and figured this was the best place to try it out!

My goal was to make something interesting that showcased each yarn’s unique qualities. Pairing the yarns created contrast and helped the individual qualities shine!

Broken Seed Stitch Cowl
Knitting Pattern

Perfect for showcasing scraps of yarn, the Broken Seed Stitch Cowl is easy to master and suitable for a beginner!

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Sizes

Finished size:
8″ x 28″

Materials

Yarn:
scrap yarn in 6 colorways of your choice
approximately 3 yards per round (will vary by weight)

Pictured Yarn:
Berroco Mochi in Vanilla (Color A)
Berroco Tiramisu in Tartufo (Color B)
Berroco Millefiori Light Luxe in Aquamarine (Color C)
Berroco Artesia in Camellia (Color D)
Berroco Aerial in Tea Rose (Color E), doubled
Berroco Lanas in Lake (Color F)

Needles:
US #10/6.00 mm circular needles (16″)
or needles large enough to accommodate the weight of your chosen yarns

Notions:
finishing needle
stitch marker (1)

Notes

Gauge:
16 sts x 30 rows = 4″ x 4″
in Broken Seed Stitch

Gauge will vary based on yarns used.

Abbreviations

BO – bind off
CO – cast on
k – knit
kwise – knitwise
p – purl
pm – place marker
st(s) – stitch(es)

Pattern

The entire cowl is worked in Broken Seed Stitch.

Broken Seed Stitch

Round 1 – k all
Round 2 – *k1, p1*
Round 3 – k all
Round 4 – *p1, k1*

Setup

CO 120 sts with Color A, pm, and join in the round, taking care not to twist.

Body

Following the color chart provided below, work in Broken Seed Stitch until the cowl reaches the desired length.

After last 4-round repeat of the stitch pattern, BO all sts kwise (using the same color as Round 4).

Color Chart

Each 4-round repeat will be worked with 2 colors. You will use 1 color per round.

After 4 rounds, you will continue to use 1 of the 2 colors. The other color will change.

Rounds 1 – 4	Color A Color B Color A Color B
Rounds 5 – 8	Color A Color C Color A Color C
Rounds 9 – 12	Color B Color C Color B Color C
Rounds 13 – 16	Color B Color D Color B Color D
Rounds 17 – 20	Color C Color D Color C Color D
Rounds 21 – 24	Color C Color E Color C Color E
Rounds 25 – 28	Color D Color E Color D Color E
Rounds 29 – 32	Color D Color F Color D Color F
Rounds 33 – 36	Color E Color F Color E Color F
Rounds 37 – 40	Color E Color A Color E Color A
Rounds 41 – 44	Color F Color A Color F Color A
Rounds 45 – 48	Color F Color B Color F Color B
Rounds 49 – 52	Color A Color B Color A Color B

Finishing

Weave in all ends. Block lightly if desired.

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