This pattern was originally published as Close Knit’s contribution to the 2023 Rose City Yarn Crawl, February 23rd – 26th, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. This pattern is also available for download as part of the 2023 Pattern Collection: Magic.

The combination of cable patterning and a special yarn is magical! The Cable Fable Cowl design was inspired by the subtle heathers of the Harrisville Daylights and Nightshades. The whisper of color comes to life in the cable pattern especially after wet blocking. This fashionable, reversible, asymmetric piece is a “go-to” accessory for all your PNW outings.

Yarn
Harrisville Daylights (white sample is color Lint), Harrisville Nightshades (black sample is color Last Call). 80% Cormo Wool/20% Wool. 250 yards/229 m per 3.5 oz/100 gram skein. Two skeins are needed to complete the project.

Needles
US #7/4.5 mm needles or size to obtain gauge.
US #6/4mm 9or one size smaller than needles used for project for the I-Cord cast-on).

Gauge
20.5 sts/28 rows = 4 inches square in stockinette stitch (after wet blocking) using US #7/4.5 mm needles. 23 sts/30 rows = 4 inches square in cable pattern stitch (after wet blocking) using US 37/4.5 mm needles.

Notions
Cable needle
Stitch markers (to mark pattern repeat)
Yarn needle for weaving ends

Skill Level
Adventurous Beginner/Intermediate

Finished Measurements
Length: Approx 38 inches/96 cm after wet blocking. Width: Approx. 15 inches/38 cm after wet blocking. Neck opening: Approx 23 inches/58 cm after wet blocking