Reverie Cowl by Makenzie Alvarez

Reverie Cowl

Knitting
May 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Garter St
US 6 - 4.0 mm
430 - 450 yards (393 - 411 m)
One Size
English
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A singular daydream you wish you could wear. The Reverie Cowl features mirrored cables designed to mimic a serene reflection on still water at the base of a waterfall, where the world slows to the rhythm of falling mist. This sense of calm continuity is elevated with Intarsia, which weaves distinct lines of color directly into the texture like light catching the spray of a hidden pool. Like vibrant currents flowing through deep water, the color follows the winding path of every cable, transforming each twist into a striking visual statement. It is the mesmerizing rhythm of water and needles taking you to a tranquil, shimmering place of peace.

Finished Size
25”/63.5 cm circumference
9”/23 cm wide in the back

Gauges
18 sts x 40 rows = 4”/10 cm square in Garter St
Cable repeat: 32 sts x 38 rows =
5.5”/14 cm x 4”/10 cm

Yarn
DK Weight Yarn; MC: 350 yds/320 m; CC1 & CC2: 40 yds/37 m each
Sample Used: HiKoo, Madrona DK; 30% Baby Alpaca, 30% Merino, 20% Bamboo, Viscose, 20% Nylon; 232 yds/212 m; 3.5 oz/100 g; 2 hanks of Natural Pearl (MC), 1 hank each of Seaside Spruce (CC1) and Antique Olive (CC2)

Needles
US6/4 mm - 24”/60 cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
Cable Needle, optional

Notions
1 stitch marker, 4 removable stitch markers (two in Color A and two in Color B)
4 yarn bobbins - for winding your Contrast Colors, 2 spools of each color.
Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors, blocking tools

Skills Required
Basic knitting skills
Cable Knitting - from chart or written or willingness to learn
Lifted Invisible Increases (tutorial included)
Grafting
Increasing and Decreasing
Icord Tab Cast On (optional additional cast on provided)
Icord Bind Off