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This pattern is for a cozy, cabled, knit cowl inspired by the kelp forests in the Santa Barbara Channel. It features cables interspersed with bubbly lace columns. This pattern will be a good fit for any intermediate knitter, and a knitter who has mastered the basics will find it an enjoyable challenge.

Sizes

One size, adjustable

Finished cowl dimensions: 8.25” (21 cm) high by 23.5” (60 cm) in circumference

Materials

Fingering weight yarn, 490 yds (448 m), held double throughout

Sample shown knit in Sea Change Fibers Swale Fingering, 80% merino/Rambouillet wool, 20% cashmere, 490 yds (448 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g)

Gauge

4” (10 cm) square = 21 stitches x 36 rows in pattern

Needles

One set of 24” (60 cm) circular knitting needles in a size to match gauge listed above

Suggested needle size: US 7 (4.5 mm)

Tools

One stitch marker for beginning of round; optional additional markers between pattern repeats
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Skill Level

Intermediate. Techniques include cabling, decreases, knitting in the round.