Imitating a cowl help

Pattern Central
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I saw this at Urban Outfitters (http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=28884245&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS&color=045) and was NOT overly impressed with the yarn or the quality, but figured, I can EASILY make this on my own.

Here’s my question: I want to have a ‘seamless’ edge, so it looks as infinity as possible. Obviously it’s not worked in the round, but all my usual cast on/ off methods look really obvious in seam.

So any advice on what the best CO/ BO method? I’m thinking of using a crochet cast on for live stitches?

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That’s my suggestion too. If you do a provisional cast on you can graft the final row to the cast on for a completely seamless look.

It’s the delight and the curse of knitting, isn’t it? Even though your yarn may cost more than the purchased cowl, you know that you can make a better quality, better looking piece than what’s in a store.

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I’m so horrified to keep seeing knit things where the edges are jut SEWN together. Monsters.

Thank you!! I’m soooo excited to start this!

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Monster speaking.:hiding:

I’m making an afghan out of several squares sewn together, I think it’s coming out quite nice. Can’t wait to see your finished cowl!:slight_smile:

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I meant more like machine sewn. Not seamed, just knitting cut and sewn into the proper shape.

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I’d say provisional cast on and graft, too. That looks warm and quick to knit, which might be really important for the next two or three days!