Easy No Knit Spring Cowl Tutorial

Don't knit? Don't crochet?  Don't sew?  Then this project is for you!  Many of you know that I'm obsessed with cowls and I've recently been inspired to create a "no knit" spring cowl for all of you who haven't learned the trade or just feel like doing something different.  I've seen so many fun spring cowls out there with a braided look made from fabric and I wanted to try to make one out of yarn.  This is so fun and easy -- you'll have a new spring cowl in no time!  This cowl is great because you can wear it with the knots in back, on the side or in the front for some different looks.

What You'll Need:

• Yarn of your choice (I used Lion Brand Cotton Ease)  Each strand is about 40" long and here I used 24 strands in each braid with 6 braids total, so adjust based on how long and how thick you want your cowl to be
• Scissors
• Fabric Glue
• Duct Tape

To make your cowl the same thickness as shown here, cut 24 strands of yarn approximately 40" long (This is for one braid -- you'll be doing this 6 times).  Divide the yarn up so that you're braiding 8 strands in each braid segment.  Knot the yarn loosely (you will unknot it later) and secure with tape.  Braid the yarn to the end. Do not knot the other end when you're done with the braid.

Use your fabric glue to secure the braid at the end.

Untie the original knot and now tie both ends together.  Repeat so that you have 6 braids total (or adjust based on how thick you want your cowl).  Once you have completed all of your braids, place them all together with the knots all in the same general area, but not right on top of each other.  Space the knots out a bit.   

To secure the cowl, wrap some tape tightly around the cowl to keep the knots in place.  Then use some additional yarn (I used 4 strands held together at the same time) to wrap over the tape.  Tuck in the ends and tie off.

Enjoy your new spring cowl!

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