This beautifully intricate cowl is the perfect project for advanced knitters. Knit stitch chains cross and interlock on a mesh background. The complexity of the stitches engages the mind, and the 5 sizes mean it should fit all teens and adults. This cowl matches my Chain Link Mitts, Chain Link Boot Cuffs, and Chain Link Hat Patterns. Why not make a whole outfit?

Yarn: DK weight, approx. 208-291 yds (190-266 m).
Yardage by size: XS=208 yds (190 m), S=228 yds (208.5 m), M=249 yds (228 m), Large=270 yds (247 m), XL=291 yds (266 m).

Shown in: Malabrigo Silky Merino, colorway 412, Teal Feathers. DK weight, 51% silk / 49% Merino Wool. 150 yds (137 m) per skein.

Needles: U.S. size 6 (4.0 mm) 16” (40.5 cm) circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge. U.S. Size 5 (3.75 mm) or U.S. Size 4 (3.5 mm) 16” (40.5 cm) circular needle for ribbing (one or two sizes down from size needed to obtain gauge). I normally don’t use a smaller needle for ribbing, but because this is a cowl, it helps the garment hold its shape and keep the right side showing. Sample shown used a U.S. Size 4 (3.5 mm) ribbing needle.

Gauge: 28 stitches and 34 rows in chain link pattern, worked in the round and unblocked = 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm).

Notions: cable needle, locking stitch marker, tapestry needle.

Finished Measurements:
Height: 13” (33 cm).
Circumference: Size XS: 17. 5” (44 cm) {Size Small: 19” (48 cm), Size Medium: 21” (53 cm), Size Large: 23” (58 cm), Size XL: 24.5” (62 cm)}. Sizing may vary by ~ 1” (2.5 cm) based on if and how you block your cowl.

Sample Shown is Size Medium.

Techniques Used
Knits, Purls, Knitting through the back loop, Twists, Cables, Yarn Overs, Decreases, Slipped Stitches and Moved Markers.