If you love stitch patterns that deliver intricate-looking results but are actually quite simple to work, this is a great project for you.

This cowl is knit in the round with a 10-stitch lace panel that repeats all around. The yarnovers paired with single decreases create the look of a flat, wide left-twisting cable stitch without any cabling technique.

The simple-to-learn lace panel is both charted and written out. A few rounds of basic k1, p1 ribbing at the bottom and top of this cowl give it nicely finished edges.

Wrap this cowl around your neck twice, as shown, or wear it as a single draped loop.

The sample shown is knit in a worsted-weight 100% alpaca yarn. This pattern could easily be made in any number of worsted-weight merino, cashmere blend, or other soft yarn with great stitch definition.

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Finished Knit Measurements: 47 ¼” " [120 cm] around x 9 ¾” [25 cm].

Skill Level: Intermediate 1

Yarn Used: Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% Super Fine Alpaca, 50% Peruvian Wool); 3.5 oz/100 g [219 yds/200 m] per hank: 2 hanks in #6204 Buckwheat available at LoveCrafts.com.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: Approx 10 sts = 2 ¼” [5.5 cm] and 26 rows = 4” [10 cm] in st patt, blocked.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A worsted-weight yarn in a wool blend. Yarn label suggested gauge: 5 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] on size 8 [5 mm] needles.

Approximate Total Yardage Required: 380 yds [347 m].

Some suggested yarns to try:
Berroco Lanos, The Uncommon Thread Lush Worsted, Dream in Color Classy, Estelle Yarns llama Natural Worsted, Berocco Vintage Yarn, Cascade Yarns 220, Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash, Madelinetosh Vintage
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 8 [5 mm] 32-40" [80-100 cm] circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

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