Grab a couple of worsted-weight skeins and knit yourself some chunky cables. The bandana shape makes it so easy to style – just pull it over your head and go. I like to wear the point offset from the center (I think it looks jaunty) but you be you! Wear it how you want.

This cowl is a great project to practice your cables. There are only 3 cable rows in the whole piece . But they sure do make a statement. It’s knit from the top-down, flat at first, and then is joined in the round to finish.

I love how the I-cord bind off makes the finished edge look professional and prevents curling. It is so worth the extra time to complete.

Techniques Used:
Garter tab cast on
M1l, m1r and yo increases
10 stitch cables
Knitting flat and in the round
I-cord bind off

Materials Needed:
Yarn:
380 yards of worsted weight superwash yarn
Sample knit in Madelinetosh Vintage.
Needles:
Size 8 US/ 5 mm 24” (61 cm) circular needle or size needed to achieve gauge
Notions:
4 stitch markers plus optional 3 locking stitch markers for garter tab cast on
Cable needle
Tapestry needle

Measurements:
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows equals 4”/ 10 cm in stockinette after light blocking
Finished Dimensions:
Neck opening: 24” (61 cm)
Bottom circumference: 50” (127 cm)
Depth at center point: 22.5” (57cm)

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