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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!
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Finished Knit Measurements: 14 ¾" [37.5 cm] wide (when folded flat) x 11 ¼" [28.5 cm] high.
Skill Level:
Yarn Used: Knit Picks Swish Bulky (100% Superwash Merino Wool); 3.5 oz/100 g [137 yds/125 m] per hank): 2 hanks in Onyx Heather #24326.
Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: Approximately 17 stitches = 4" [10 cm] and approximately 18 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Cable Stitch Pattern on size 10 ¾ [7mm] needles.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A bulky weight yarn with a gauge of 3 - 3.75 sts = 1" on US size 10 - 11 needles.
Total Yardage Required: 274 yds [250 m].
Some suggested yarn substitutes to try:
Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash
Misti Alpaca Chunky
Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk Aran
Malabrigo Yarn Chunky
Cascade Yarns Venezia Bulky
Cascade Yarns Baby Alpaca Chunky
Misti Alpaca Tonos Chunky
Lion Brand Alpine Wool B
Berroco Vintage™ Chunky
madelinetosh tosh chunky
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!
Knitting Needles Used: Size 10 ¾ [7 mm] needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.
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Posted by Unknown on 24th May 2016
Don't have it finished yet but love it so far
Posted by valden cunningham on 24th May 2016
fun, easy, quick and delightful. definitely a repeat item.
Posted by Rose on 23rd May 2016
I loved the pattern but had to substitute the yarn because I couldn't find the specific yarn at Joann's. It worked up fast because of the chunky yarn and I got to make it in a color I love!
Posted by Heather Beasley on 23rd May 2016
I really like how the cowl "looks" complicated but the cables are rather easy. And the fact that it uses chunky yarn - I love that since I like a quick knit. Thanks for the gorgeous pattern.
Posted by Steph on 22nd May 2016
Doing cabling was hard at first, But after doing a few rows it was really easy after that to knit up.
Even If you're not Intermediate/Advanced Knitter
I used a lot of YouTube for help.
Used Lion Brand Wool Blend from Michael's in Canada.
Posted by Christine Kent on 21st May 2016
I have enjoyed making this cowl several times in different colours.
Posted by Unknown on 21st May 2016
Very nice cowl! Knitted up easily too.
Posted by Roberta on 21st May 2016
lovely, smooshy, cana't wait for winter to return
Posted by Dotti on 21st May 2016
like the looks of this cable
Posted by jennifer Gray on 24th Nov 2014
I love my cowl! An easy to read and follow pattern. Quite a quick knit too with the chunky yarn. I also love that they include yarn substitutions.
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