Pastillage Cowl by Alexandra Frankel

Pastillage Cowl

Knitting
September 2025
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Ripples pattern
US 9 - 5.5 mm
339 yards (310 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available for free.

Like candy-colored frills adorning a cake, rippling diagonal cables decorate the Pastillage Cowl, bringing rich texture and visual appeal to this sweet statement piece. Deliciously soft Rico Design Creative Chic-Unique adds another layer of delight, effortlessly striping through a rainbow of scrumptious shades.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 36”
Height: 11”

MATERIALS
Rico Design Creative Chic-Unique (75% acrylic, 15% wool, 10% polyamide; 200g/339 yds)
• 008 Milkshake – 1 skein * See Pattern Notes
Needle: US Size 10 (6 mm) 24-32” circular or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 9 (5.5 mm) 24-32” circular
Notions: Stitch marker, cable needle, tapestry needle

GAUGE
20 sts x 22 rows = 4” in Ripples pattern after blocking
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This cowl is knit bottom-up in the round. The Ripples pattern is both written and charted for your convenience. Please be aware that the beginning of round shifts at the end of Rounds 6 and 7 of the Ripples pattern, as reflected in both the chart and written instructions.

Please note that this cowl is written to make the most of one skein of Chic-Unique. You may need to unravel your swatch to use in the final piece, or you may wish to purchase an extra ball as insurance.