This cozy, must-have accessory is made using two stitches misunderstood by new knitters, but don’t let that deter you. Both brioche and cables are so simple to execute once you “decode” the technique that you’ll wonder why you didn’t add them to your knitting tool kit long ago. If you’ve already worked brioche and cables on their own, this cowl is going to be a snap to knit. The suggested yarn is the softest wool you could want against your skin, and the design, with its s;lit hem and ample roominess, results in a versatile piece that can be worn a number of ways.