Cera Alba by Jordan Prouty

Cera Alba

Knitting
March 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
390 yards (357 m)
Approx 29” / 74 cm circumference x 11” / 28 cm height
English
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Cera Alba is a warm, snuggly cowl designed for comfort and versatility. Knit entirely in the round, it features a striking cable panel at both the center front and back, balanced by wide ribbed side sections.

The flexible ribbing allows Cera Alba to be worn close around the neck like a traditional cowl, or draped over the shoulders for an extra layer of warmth. Worked in Owl by Quince & Co., the fabric is wonderfully squishy and plump—substantial without being heavy, and just right for chilly days.

Yarn
Approx: 390 yd / 357 m worsted weight yarn
Suggested yarn: Quince & Co. Owl (50% wool/50% alpaca, 123 yd {112 m} / 50 g), 4 skeins in colorway Mesa

Gauge
22 sts and 24 rounds / 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, after blocking

Tools
Size 7 (4.5 mm) 32” (80 cm) circular needle (or size needed to meet gauge)
Size 5 (3.75 mm) 32” (80 cm) circular needle (or two sizes smaller than gauge needle)
4 stitch markers (1 unique for BOR), cable needle, tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape

Finished Measurements
Approx 29” / 74 cm circumference x 11” / 28 cm height

Pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit.