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Cowl overview

This chunky cable cowl is a beautiful accessory to keep your neck warm.

The pattern features large cables. The cowl is knit in the round from the bottom up seamlessly.

This cowl will look great with another one of my patterns – Chunky Cable Headband.

Finished size after blocking:

• Circumference: approximately 48cm (18.9″)
• Height: approximately 25cm (9.8″)

Gauge: 18 stitches x 10 rows = 12 x 5cm (4.75 x 2″ ) one cable pattern repeat after blocking.

You will find the free knitting pattern below. Enjoy!

Be sure to check out my other cowl knitting patterns.

You might also like:

• Chunky Cable Headband knitting pattern
• Cabled Cowl knitting pattern
• The Amber Cowl knitting pattern
• Sunny Headband knitting pattern
• Sandstone Scarf knitting pattern

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Supplies

To knit this cowl you will need the following supplies:

• Yarn: ~ 120g (4.25 oz) super bulky weight yarn (category #6). I used Drops Andes in the color grey (9015). It’s a blend of wool and alpaca.

• Needles: 7 mm (US10.5) 40cm (16”) circular knitting needles. You can also use circular needles with a longer cord if you prefer the magic loop method or a set of double-pointed needles.
• Cable needle (optional, If you don’t have a cable needle, you can substitute it with a double-pointed needle)
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

CO – cast on

St (s) – stitch (es)

K – knit

P – purl

C6B – Slip 3 stitches onto cable needle and leave at back of work. Knit the next 3 stitches, then knit the stitches from the cable needle.

CHUNKY CABLE COWL KNITTING PATTERN

Cast on

CO 72 sts using the long-tail cast-on method or the one you prefer.

Join in the round being careful not to twist the sts and place a marker.

I prefer using the invisible join method:

Step 1: CO 72 + 1  extra st (a total of 73 sts).

Step 2: Slip the first st purlwise from the left needle to the right needle.

Step 3: Bring the second st from the right needle over the top of the first st (the one, that we have passed from the left needle)

Step 4: Put that slipped st from the right needle back to the left one ( 72 sts left). Pull on the strands to tighten.

Bottom border

The bottom border is worked over 6 rounds in 3 by 3 rib stitch:

Round 1: *K3, P3* to end.

Repeat round 1 5 more times.

You can work fewer/ more rounds if you want to make the border shorter/ longer.

Main body

The body of the cowl is worked in a cable pattern.

Round 1: *K3, P3, K9, P3* to end.

Round 2: *K1, P1, K1, P3, K9, P3* to end.

Round 3: *K3, P3, K9, P3* to end.

Round 4: *K1, P1, K1, P3, K9, P3* to end.

Round 5: *K3, P3, K9, P3* to end.

Round 6: *K1, P1, K1, P3, K9, P3* to end.

Round 7: *K3, P3, K3, C6B, P3* to end.

Round 8: *K1, P1, K1, P3, K9, P3* to end.

Round 9: *K3, P3, C6B, K3, P3* to end.

Round 10: *K1, P1, K1, P3, K9, P3* to end.

Repeat rounds 1 – 10 2 more times.

Work rounds 1-6 1 more time.

Top border

The top border is worked over 6 rounds in 3 by 3 rib stitch.

Round 1: *K3, P3* to end.

Repeat round 1 5 more times.

You can work fewer/ more rounds if you want to make the border shorter/ longer.

Bind off

Bind off sts in pattern (knit over knit stitches, purl over purl stitches).

Step 1: K2, bring the first st over the second one.

Step 2: Work the next st, bring the first st over the second one.

Repeat step 2 until you have 1 st left, cut the yarn leaving a 4″ – 6” tail to weave in later. Draw the yarn tail through the last st and pull it snug.

You will find a detailed tutorial on how to bind off knitting HERE.

Finishing

Weave in all loose ends.

Wet block the finished item, this process transforms the stitches, makes them look smoother and neater.

Simply soak the knitted item in lukewarm water with some soak wash for 10-15 minutes. Lift it from the water and gently squeeze the excess water out. Next, lay it on a clean towel (make sure it doesn’t transfer color), and roll it up to remove moisture.

Pin the item to a blocking board or lay it on a clean and dry towel (that doesn’t transfer color) and let it dry. Your knitting will look much better after this.

I hope you enjoyed this cowl knitting pattern, be sure to check out my other knitting patterns!

Thank you for stopping by,
Mirella.