Knitted Winter Cowl

Knitted winter cowls are the perfect cozy accessory to keep you warm and stylish during those chilly months. With a variety of colors and patterns to choose from, you can easily find one that suits your personal style. The soft, knitted fabric feels so comfortable against your skin, making it a joy to wear all day long. Whether you're out for a winter walk or sipping hot cocoa by the fire, a knitted winter cowl is sure to be your new favorite cold-weather essential. Stay warm and fashionable with this must-have accessory!

Materials

2 skeins of Knitpicks Wonderfluff (142yds, 50g)

Needle Size

• 8(US) 5mm 24in circular

Gauge (tension)

18 stitches x 28 rounds in k1p1 ribbing per 10cm

Finished Measurement Laid Flat

8×14.5ins (20x37cms)

METHOD

This cowl is knit in the round. I used a tubular cast on and sewn bind off so the edges matched but you can use any cast on and bind off you prefer.

Nicolas Cowl Pattern

Cowl Instructions

Cast on 144sts. Join in the round. Place a marker to mark beginning of round. I used a tubular cast on for the aesthetic, but you can use any cast on.

Work in k1p1 ribbing for 1in.

Cable Section

Round 1 – [tf2, k1, p1, k1, tb2, p1] repeat [to] around

Round 2 – [p1, k5, p2] repeat [to] around

Round 3 – [p1, cf5, p2] repeat [to] around

Round 4 – repeat round 2

Round 5 – repeat round 2

Round 6 – repeat round 2

Round 7 – repeat round 3

Round 8 – [p1, k2, p1, k2, p2] repeat [to] around

Round 9 – [tb2, k1, p1, k1, tf2, p1] repeat [to] around

Middle Section

Work in k1p1 ribbing until your work measures 6ins from cast on edge.

Repeat Cable Section

Work in k1p1 ribbing for 1 more inch. Your work should measure approximately 8ins from cast on edge.

Bind off. I used a sewn bind off to match my tubular cast on, but you can use any bind off.

Abbreviations

• K – knit
• P – purl
• tf2 – place the next knit stitch on cable needle, hold in front, purl the next purl stitch, knit the knit stitch from cable needle
• tb2 – place the next purl stitch on cable needle, hold in back, knit the next knit stitch, purl the purl stitch on cable needle
• cf5 – place the next 2 stitches on cable needle, hold in front, knit the next 3 stitches, knit the stitches from the cable needle