A cable knitter's delight! Even if you're a fairly new cable knitter, this lovely, luscious cowl is dreamy to wear and knit.
It's worked from end to end in a fairly simple, but complicated-looking, all-over cable stitch with some lace elements. Then, the cast on and bound off edges are sewed together to create the cowl shape. A naturally wavy edge is created at the top and bottom edges by the cable stitch pattern. The overall effect is a highly textured look done in a bulky yarn for maximum effect.
The merino wool blend gives the cowl great softness worn against the skin, plus a luxe look with just enough stitch definition and slight halo to make this look like an expensive designer purchase! Plus, the bulky weight of the yarn on big knitting needles makes this a great, quick project ideal for gift-giving too!
BASIC SKILLS NECESSARY
k=knit
p=purl
k2tog = knit 2 sts together
yo = yarn over
skp = slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over knit st
C6F = (explained in pattern directions)
C6B = (explained in pattern directions)
Sewing a seam (for beginner-level knitters) OR grafting stitch (for more advanced knitters)
GAUGE
17 sts=4" (10cm) and 18 rows = 4" (10cm) in Cable St.Patt. on size 10 3/4 (7mm) needles.
SIZING / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
14 3/4" [37.5 cm] wide (when folded flat) x 11 1/4" [28.5 cm] high
SUGGESTED YARN
274 yards of Bulky weight
PREFERRED BRAND/YARN
Knit Picks Swish Bulky (100% Superwash Merino Wool); 3.5 oz/100 g [137 yds/125 m] per hank): 2 hanks
COLORWAY
Onyx Heather #24326
