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Cozy Linen Cable Cowl Pattern — Striped Hand‑Knit Cowl with Colorwork

Stay warm in style with this hand‑knit linen cowl featuring a simple right‑cross cable and bold color striping. Worked in Quince & Co. Sparrow linen, the cowl is lightweight yet structured—perfect for layering over coats or sweaters. This pattern includes full materials, gauge, and step‑by‑step directions for a one‑size cowl with a color pattern chart.

Cozy Linen Cable Cowl Pattern — Striped Hand‑Knit Cowl with Colorwork

Finished linen cowl showcasing cable texture and striped color bands.

SIZE

One


FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Circumference: 40 inches

Length: 13.5 inches

MATERIALS

  • Yarn
  • Quince and Co. Sparrow [100% linen; 168yd per 1.76oz skein]; 1 skein each of colors:
  •  [A] 206 butternut
  •  [B] 209 pigeon
  •  [C] 210 paprika
  •  [D] 202 birch
  • Recommended needle size
  • [always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below -- every knitter's gauge is unique]
  •  US #8/5mm circular needle 16-24 inches long

Notions

  •  stitch marker
  •  removable marker or safety pin
  •  yarn needle


GAUGE

20 sts/28 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch


PATTERN NOTES

Using metal needles with a very sharp point will make working the stitch crossings much easier.

Right Cross: K2tog but do not drop st from left ndl, knit into first st again and drop both from left needle.


DIRECTIONS

With A and using the Cable Cast On method, CO 200 sts.

Place marker, and join to work in the round being careful not to twist.

Rnds 1 & 2: Knit.

Rnd 3: Work Right Cross around all sts.

Rnd 4: Knit.

Change to B and knit 9 rnds.

Change to A and rep Rnds 1-4.

Change to C and knit 9 rnds.

Change to A and rep Rnds 1-4.

Change to B and knit 9 rnds.

Change to D and knit 1 rnd.

Next rnd: K to last st, m1, k1. 201 sts. Remove marker, placing a removable marker or safety pin instead.

Rep rnd 3 for 1 inch; end of rnd will shift 1 stitch on each round. This does not matter. Just continue working Right Cross.

Change back to original marker.

Next rnd: K to last 2 sts, k2tog. 200 sts rem.

Change to B and knit 9 rnds.

Change to A and rep Rnds 1-4.

Change to C and knit 9 rnds.

Change to A and rep Rnds 1-4.

Change to C and knit 2 rnds.

Join D.

Next round: Work Color Pattern chart around.

Work as set until chart pattern is complete.

Cut D.

Knit 2 rnds with C.

Change to A and rep Rnds 1-4.

BO.


FINISHING

Weave in ends. To block, hand wash and dry flat or in clothes dryer.

Cozy Linen Cable Cowl Pattern — Striped Hand‑Knit Cowl with Colorwork

Colorwork chart referenced in the pattern for the cowl's motif and striping.

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