A simple cowl, knitted in the round with cable detailing. The design is inspired by the magical spell “Spirit Guardians” from the game Dungeons & Dragons, in which you call forth spirits to protect you. I like to think of the Spiritual Guardian Cowl as something to protect you from the elements. The Spiritual Guardian cowl is good introduction project for new cable knitters and a relaxing knit for more experienced cable knitters.

Pricing
Going forward I won’t offer codes (unless I really want to do some freebies just because!) but if you can not afford this pattern at the moment for any reason, but you wish to make it, please send me an email or message here I will send you the PDF no questions asked.

Sizing:
This pattern has two circumference and two length choices; fitted, snuggly, longer and shorter.

Circumference:
Fitted 19.5 inch / 49 cm Snuggly (24 inch / 60 cm)

Length:
Shorter 12 inch / 30 cm Longer (15 inch / 37.5 cm)
I have noted in the pattern where to add length.

Recommended yarn:
Fingering & Lace Version
Fingering: Fingering weight yarn, e.g., Fyberspates Vivacious 4ply in 625 Shoreline 100% Superwash Merino Wool 100g  - 365 m / 399 yds
Lace: Lace weight yarn, e.g., Garnstudio DROPS Kid-Silk in Light Steel Blue 75% Mohair 25% Silk 50 g  - 420 m / 459 yds

DK Version
DK: DK weight yarn, e.g., Biffsugar Yarns Superwash Merino DK in Demelza 100% Superwash merino 100 g - 230 m / 251 yds

There are many affordable or more luxurious yarn options, don’t be afraid to experiment with your stash.

Yardage:
Shorter Fitted (Shorter Snuggly) Longer Fitted Longer Snuggly

Fingering: 63 (78) 80 100 g / 230 (285) 292 365 m / 252 (312) 320 400 yds
Lace: 25, (31) 32 40 g / 210 (260) 269 336 m / 230 (285) 295 368 yds

DK: 68 (85) 87 109g / 156 (196) 200 251 m / 171 (214) 219 274 yds

Yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn choice, gauge variations or modifications.
If you are worried about having enough yarn, you could work the ribbing in a contrast colour.

Tech Editing by Rebecca Williamson
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