Knitted Occasional Cable Cowl

The Knitted Occasional Cable Cowl is a cozy and stylish accessory perfect for chilly days and adding a touch of charm to any outfit. With its intricate cable design, this cowl is not only fashionable but also provides extra warmth and comfort. Whether you're going for a casual coffee date or a stroll in the park, this cowl will keep you feeling snug and looking fabulous. It's the perfect addition to your winter wardrobe, and you'll find yourself reaching for it again and again with a smile on your face!

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.

Bind off. I blocked mine and it grew a bit. Unblocked measured 22” in circumference and 11” in height. Blocked mine measured 25" in circumference.