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I love the look of classic cables and my mother taught me how to knit cables in the early days of my knitting. I love how simple they are and yet they look complex. My kind of knitting.

This cowl pattern is offered in two sizes. One will require two skeins and the other smaller version will require only one skein.

The pattern includes helpful tips about cable knitting that I have learned over the years.

Making cables is simple but achieving smooth and even transitions is where the beauty of cables shine.

Measurements: Unblocked:

1. is approximately 43 cm/17” at neck opening (will stretch to 66 cm/26”). 66 cm/26” bottom edge,18 cm/7” height.
2. is approximately 46 cm/18” at neck opening (will stretch to 71 cm/28”). 96.5 cm/38” bottom edge, 29 cm/11.5” height.

Gauge: Before blocking: 12 stitches x 18 rounds = 10 cm/4” in stocking stitch on 8 mm/US11 needles.

Yarn used:
Malabrigo Mecha,100% Superwash Merino Wool. Bulky (7 wpi), 100 grams, 119 m/130 yds.

1. One skein # 049 Jupiter. (15 grams leftover).
2. Two skeins # 031 Mostaza. (43 grams leftover).

The amounts of yarn used are based on my sample for the design but will depend on the yarn you choose, variations in yarn thickness of each colour, your personal gauge/tension and any changes made.

Needles and supplies: (adjust needle sizes to achieve gauge if necessary).

1. 8 mm/US 11 circular needles 50 cm/20” long and 6 mm/US 10 circular needles 50 cm/ 20” long.
2. 8 mm/US 11 circular needles 60 cm/24” long and 8 mm/US 11 circular needles 50 cm/20” long. 7 to 9 stitch markers, one being unique to mark start of rounds. Cable needle. Tapestry needle.

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