This pattern was originally published as Hook & Needle’s contribution to the 2026 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 5-8, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. This pattern is also available for download as part of the 2026 Pattern Collection: Mythical Creatures.

Lucky you! You have captured a unicorn! This magical beast has found something special in you, and has gifted you this alicorn to wear. It’s hard to say if the legends are true about unicorns bringing good fortune or healing powers, but one thing is certain: this little cowl is fabulous. A pop of color from the stripes adds some fun interest to the cabled horn motif, and the cowl can be styled as one long, relaxed loop or it can be doubled around your neck for some extra warmth. And who knows – maybe it will bring you some luck after all!

Yarn
Quince & Co. Starling, fingering weight, 75% superwash merino and 25% recycled polyamide (219 yds per 50g skein).
Main Color (MC): Approx 275 yards or 2 skeins
Color 2 (C2): Approx 215 yards or 1 skein
Sample shown in Ecru (MC) and Sunrise (C2).

Needles
US 2 (2.75mm) straight or circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge
34 sts and 46 rows = 4”/10 cm in moss stitch

Notions
Cable needle (optional), tapestry needle to weave in ends

Finished Measurements
One Size: 43”/107.5 cm in circumference and 7.5”/19 cm wide after wet blocking

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner