- st: stitch.
- sts: stitches.
- k: knit
- p: purl
- sl st: slip stitch
- yo: yarn over
- ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.
Instructions:
Cast on 9 sts, then work as follows:
Row 1: k 1, p 1, repeat to last stitch, k 1.
Row 2: p 1, k 1, repeat to last stitch, p 1.
Repeat rows (1 and 2) two more times, then knit one row.
Scale Pattern 1:
Row 1: k 5, yo, k to last 2 sts, sl st, k 1.
Row 2: sl st, k 1, yo, k to last 5 sts, p 1, k 4.
Row 3: repeat row 1.
Row 4: repeat row 2.
Row 5: repeat row 1.
Row 6: repeat row 2.
Row 7: repeat row 1.
Row 8: repeat row 2.
Row 9: repeat row 1.
Row 10: repeat row 2.
Row 11: bind off 5 stitches, k 5, yo, k to last 2 sts, sl st, k 1.
Repeat rows (2-11) four more times, then repeat rows (2-10) once.
Important Note: In row 11, please take into consideration that when you bind off 5 stitches, you are actually knitting 6 stitches. The k 5 that comes after includes this stitch. This applies to both patterns, 1 and 2.
Scale pattern 1 includes the stitches increase method, scale pattern 2 contains the stitches decrease method.
Scale Pattern 2:
Row 1: bind off 5 stitches, k 5, yo, ssk, turn.
Row 2: k 2, p 1, k 4.
Row 3: k 5, yo, k 1, ssk, turn.
Row 4: k 3, p 1, k 4.
Row 5: k 5, yo, k 2, ssk, turn.
Row 6: k 4, p 1, k 4.
Row 7: k 5, yo, k 3, ssk, turn.
Row 8: k 5, p 1, k 4.
Row 9: k 5, yo, k 4, ssk, turn.
Row 10: k 6, p 1, k 4.
Repeat rows (1-10) five more times. Then bind off 5 stitches, k to last st.
The remaining stitches now are 9.
Work single rib pattern:
Row 1: k 1, p 1, repeat to last stitch, k 1.
Row 2: p 1, k 1, repeat to last stitch, p 1.
Row 3: repeat row 1.
Making the buttonhole:
Row 4: p 1, k, p 1, bind off 3 sts, p 1, k 1, p 1.
Row 5: k 1, p 1, k 1, cast on 3 sts, k 1, p 1, k 1.
Row 6: repeat row 2.
Bind off all sts, sew the button, and weave in loose ends.
Enjoy wearing the Dragon Fire Cowl and keep your neck and chest warm!