Gazing over the teal waters, I listen to the soothing lullaby of gentle waves. The sea breeze carries the smells and sounds of the ocean. In the salty air, I feel a sense of freedom and adventure. The blue horizon stretches as far as the eye can see, full of possibilities. Waves perform their timeless dance. As I stroll along the water line, I marvel at the sandy ripples and at the rib patterns and colors of seashells.

The Ôkea cowl is inspired by all things ocean. The cowl is named after Ôkeanós, Greek for ocean, a mythological god. Ôkea plays with reversible texture. Twisted traveling stitches and lace draw patterns reminiscent of waves and seashells on the A side, while a wide expanse of lace takes center stage on the B side. Come explore and dive into the vastness of the ocean!

For best effect, use a reasonably round yarn with enough stitch definition. Yarn weights ranging from Fingering to Bulky would be suitable. As for colorways, I would recommend solid, semi-solid, slightly speckled yarns, or a single skein gradient or self-striping yarn with long color repeat.

Do you like the Ôkea cowl? You might like those patterns too: The Unduléi cowl, and the Xondéos scarf / stole. For endless fun with wavy stitch patterns! Check them out!

Yarn
ONION Knit No. 6 Organic Wool + Nettles (Aran; 70% Wool, 30% Nettle; 80 meters / 87 yards per 50 grams); 4 balls; sample uses 187 grams in color 608 Petrol.

Needles
4.5 mm (US size 7) 80 cm / 32 inches circular needle or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge
18 stitches and 26 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch, unblocked.
13 stitches and 24.5 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stitch Pattern C – The Waves, blocked.
Note: obtaining the gauge given is not crucial but will affect the finished size and the yardage needed.

Notions
Removable stitch markers: 1 in color A (beginning-of-round marker), 13 in color B (optional). Cable needle. Tapestry needle. Blocking pins. Blocking wires (optional).

Size
One; easily customizable.

Final measurements
Circumference (c): 106 cm / 41.75 inches, height (h): 40 cm / 15.75 inches.

Skill level
Basic stitches, increases, double decreases (purls), twisted stitches, cable stitches. Stitch pattern requiring some attention. Easy patterning on all rounds. Lace and cable patterning on odd rounds only. Elastic BO.
Video tutorials are provided for the stitches and techniques used.

Pattern notes
This pattern is worked in the round. The stitch count remains constant throughout the whole pattern. Suggestions are given to customize the pattern.
Charts and written instructions are provided, as well as clear video tutorials for the stitches and techniques used.

Pattern support
For questions about this pattern, please PM me on Ravelry or send me an email. Contact details are provided.

Thank you note
I’d like to send a big thank you to my truly awesome test knitters on Ravelry: Myllim. Thank you so much for your time and dedication, for helping me make this pattern even better and for showing how the pattern would look like with different yarns!

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