The cluster stitch is often used in Estonian knitting to add texture to delicate lace designs. Here it’s used instead with bulky yarn, a simple Estonian border, and an i-cord bind off making a warm and cozy cowl.

Cowl is knit in the round. A shift at the end of most rows ensures there’s no visible seam, at the same time making the pattern easier to memorize.

Coordinates with Flourette fingerless mitts.

Finished sizes (circumference x height):
26.75 x 11.25 (34.75 x 14, 48 x 16.5) inches
68 x 28.5 (88.5 x 35.5, 122 x 42) cm

Yarn: 200 (300, 500) yards.

Skills: knit, slip, YO, s2-k1-p2sso, 3-stitch cluster stitch, cable cast on, i-cord bind off, knitting in the round.

Notions: 1 stitch marker is required, more are optional, yarn needle.

Stitch patterns: Charted and written.

Difficulty: Easy-intermediate.

Errata: Applies only to the original printed version of the pattern.