A simple cowl with columns of cables and flying geese motifs inspired by BBC’s Sherlock. Knit in the round, the cowl begins with an i-cord cast on, and finishes with an i-cord bind off for neat and tidy edges.

This pattern is written and charted, and has been professionally tech edited and test knit.

Laying flat, the cowl measures 25 cm (10 inches) wide and 23 cm (9 inches) tall after blocking.

Knitters should be familiar with knitting in the round, and cabling techniques.

Gauge: 20 stitches over 10 cm (4 inches) using 4.5 mm needles in stockinette stitch

Materials Required:

• 1 100 gram skein of DK weight yarn (the cowl pictured here was made with Yellow Label Tanis Fiber Arts Hand Dyed Yarn (238/260 yards) (the cowl pictured used about 180 metres/200 yards) • 1 40 cm (16 inch) 4 mm (US 6) circular needle • 1 40 cm (16 inch) 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needle • crochet hook • small amount of waste yarn • cable needle (cn) • stitch marker • locking stitch marker