Sock yarn can be knitted up into any number of other beautiful accessories and garments, like this cowl and matching fingerless mitts. The short rows accentuate the fabulous stripes and patterns in the yarn.

The cowl is worked mainly in the round, starting and ending with k2, p2 rib. The slits are formed by working ‘to and fro’ in rows in stocking stitch edged with garter st to accentuate the pattern within the yarn.

The elbow-length fingerless mitts are worked in the round, starting at the fingers. After k2, p2 rib and a few rounds in stocking stitch, the thumb holes are formed by working back and forth in rows to leave a slit.

The long rib cuff is shaped with increase stitches so the cast-off edge at the elbow is wider than the wrist. It can be worn to the elbow or folded back to create a shorter double cuff.

Sizes, needles and yarn amounts
Cowl
One size
64cm in circumference x 20cm high
3.25mm circular needle, length 40cm
Pair 3.25mm straight needles

If you are using a different yarn to the one suggested, you will need approx 225m in 4ply or fingering weight yarn.

Mitts
XS(S,M,L)
To fit round palm 17(18.5,20, 21.5)cm
Full length 30(32.5,32.5,35.5)cm
3.25mm DPNs or preferred needles to work in the round

If you are using a different yarn to the one suggested, you will need approx 200 (220, 250. 275)m in 4ply or fingering weight yarn.

The little kites shown in the photo are knitted from the Go, Fly a Kite Bunting pattern.