This cowl, although more decorative, does add some warmth around the neck. I was traveling when I knit this and all I had to use was Red Heart yarn - needless to say not my favorite yarn or preferred in any way. But, it did turn out and looks quite nice and I already have someone begging to have it.
Mine was 22" in circumference prior to blocking but after blocking grew significantly to 26" in circumference. I was happy about this as I like it a bit wider so it will drape and look nice.
Here is the pattern if you want to give it a try!
*If you'd like to download or print the pattern just scroll down past the pictures and you will see a link where you can do that.
Materials:
Aran weight yarn 175 yds
Size 10 (6mm) circular needle (24” length)
1 Cable needle
5 stitch markers (I used 4 that were the same color to mark
where cables are, and the other marker was a different color to mark the beg of
the round).
Gauge:
14.5 sts & 20 rows = 4" in stockinette st.
Abbreviations:
K = knit P
= purl
beg = beginning M
= marker
yon = yarn over needle yo
= yarn over
p2tog = purl 2 together Rep
= repeat
k2tog = knit 2 together CO
= cast on
SM = slip marker PM = Place marker
CF2= Cable forward 2
**IMPORTANT: please make sure you know the difference between yo & yon. If not, google it or watch some youtube videos, it's important that you do the correct one.
DIRECTIONS:
Using Long Tail cast on method, CO 80 sts
1. Place marker to mark beg of round, Knit one round. (this first round may be a little tight, it will get better after a few rounds).
2. P16, *PM, k4, p16, rep from * to last 4 sts, k4.
Slip markers as you come to them. Please note: make sure on the purl rounds that the yo falls before the marker, not after.
3. *yo, k2tog, k2, rep from * to M, k4,**. Rep from * to ** to end of round.
4. *P2, p2tog, yon, rep from * to 4 sts before marker, p2, p2tog, yo, (yes, I said yo instead of yon, this is correct) SM, k4, **. Rep from * to ** to end of round.
5. *yo, k2tog, k2, rep from * to M, k4,**. Rep from * to ** to end of round.
6. *P2, p2tog, yon, rep from * to 4 sts before marker, p2, p2tog, yo, SM, k4, **. Rep from * to ** to end of round.
7. *yo, k2tog, k2, rep from * to M, k4, **. Rep from * to ** to end of round.
8. *P2, p2tog, yon, *p2, p2tog, yon, rep from * to 4 sts before marker, p2, p2tog, yo, SM, k4, **. Rep from * to ** to end of round.
9. *yo, k2tog, k2, rep from * to M, CF2, **. Rep from * to ** to end of round.
10. *P2, p2tog, yon, rep from * to 4 sts before marker, p2, p2tog, yo, SM, k4, **. Rep from * to ** to end of round.
11. Work rounds 3-10 until piece measures approx. 10” or 7 cables have been completed. End with round 10.
12. Work rounds 3-7.
13. Same as round 2, remove cable markers as you come to them as they are no longer needed.
14. Knit one round.
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