The Fabric Cowl got it’s name because it reminds me of a piece of scrunched up fabric! This is a super easy knit that only took me about two nights to make. You really only have to pay attention on the cable rows! Makes for a great, warm gift too!
SKILL: Beginner
FINISHED SIZE: Laying flat, 10.5” wide, 8” tall
GAUGE: 18 stitches in Cable Pattern = 3.5”
YARN: Lornaʼs Laces Shepherd Worsted Multi (Shown in Midway)
NEEDLES: US 8 / 5.0 mm 24” Circular OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
NOTIONS: Cable Needle
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BEGIN
Cast on 109 stitches.
Join to work in the round. Place marker to notate
beginning of round.
Row 1: *K1, P1; Repeat from *
Row 2: *P1, K1; Repeat from *
Repeat these two rows (Seed Stitch) for 8 total
rows.
Row 8: Keep in Seed Stitch pattern until last 2
stitches, K2tog
-Begin Cable Pattern-
Row 9: Knit
Row 10: Knit
Row 11: *K2, CB4; rep. from * to end.
Row 12: Knit
Row 13: Knit
Row 14: Knit
Row 15: *CF4, K2; rep. from * to end
Row 16: Knit until last last stitch, M1, K1
Repeat these last 8 rows (Cable Pattern) until the desired length.
Begin Seed Stitch for 8 rows. Bind off loosely.
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Stitch Glossary
CB4 – Slip 2 stitches on cable needle, hold in back, K2, then K2 from the cable needle.
CF4 – Slip 2 stitches on cable needle, hold in front, K2, then K2 from the cable needle.
Ravelry link HERE.












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December 29, 2009 at 1:14 AM
Mary Vadnais
I can’t wait to see the actual Cowl. The pattern is gorgeous. Raymond will take it with him when he leaves and I will get it next month when I go to LA. Thanks again.
December 29, 2009 at 3:37 AM
fiberfervor
I am SO bummed it didn’t get there in time!! I mailed it on Dec 17th. I am glad you like it though!! Just wait til you touch it…SO SOFT!!!!!!!!!
December 31, 2009 at 12:34 AM
Mary Vadnais
Talked to Chris today – the box is there and she is mailing it shortly. Can’t wait to see it:) Will let you know when I get it.