This cowl pattern is part of my French Braid Collection. This listing is for the cowl ONLY. You can get all three patterns in the collection at a discount by purchasing the eBook).

The French Braid Cowl combines the elegance of braided cables with the wind-stopping density of ribbed fabric to create a functional and beautiful addition to your winter wardrobe. Side splits allow this cowl to fit comfortably on your shoulders under your coat to keep you nice and toasty. Hidden increases help the cowl gradually grow to hug your body and create cables that mimic the structure of a French braid, in which hair strands are incorporated bit by bit.

With four sizes from Toddler to Adult L, you can make parent-child or sibling matching sets! (Size shown is Adult S on a model with a head circumference of 21.75”/55 cm and a bust of 40”/102 cm. The split sides of the cowl help it to sit comfortably on a wide range of shoulder widths.)

Both written and charted instructions are given for the cable panels.

Level: Intermediate. This pattern uses several basic cables, working in the round, M1 increases, and twisted ribbing.

Want to see some free versions of my pattern writing first? Check out the links here!

I’d love to see your makes! Create a Ravelry project linked to the pattern and/or post on Instagram with the hashtags #frenchbraidcowl, #frenchbraidcollection, and #clairdelunefiberart (tag me @clairdelunefiberart)!

Due to the nature of PDF patterns, I cannot offer any refunds on them. If you have any issues with this pattern, please email me at clairdelunefiberart@gmail.com and I’ll do whatever I can to help!