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Wind and waves sculpt the beach and dunes in a constant and never ending renewal process. The constant give and take is an ancient rhythm as old as time, but unfortunately at the mercy of man’s whims to develop every inch of beach front property.

I live close to Pelican Beach and others like it, that are fortunately protected from development, due to the foresight of past generations that made sure that a portion our beach lands were taken out of the equation.

This cowl uses sculptural ribs and cables reminiscent of the ripples and rivulets made in the sand by wind and water. Shifting sand leaves behind interesting textures to remind us of the transient nature of the work of these forces. The cables are easy to remember, but challenging enough to keep you engaged.

The warmth it provides during cooler weather or as a barrier to frigid breezes in air- conditioning at the height of summer can call to mind in an instant the shifting sands that you remember from your time at the shore.

Yarn Used:
Cascade Yarns Hampton (70% Pima Cotton /30% Linen, 273 yds / 250m, 3.5 oz / 100g) per skein.
The sample used the color 08, Ecru.

Yardage:
20”; 175 - 235 yds / 160 - 215m
24”; 210 - 282 yds / 192 - 258m
28”; 252 - 339 yds/ 231.5 – 309.5m

Yardage estimates include 10% +/- those used in sample.

Needles:
US 5 (3.75mm) circular, 16 (24)” / 41 (61) cm

Notions:

Stitch marker to mark beginning of round, tapestry needle, cable needle (optional) and stitch markers to mark repeats (optional)

Gauge:
24 sts and 38 rnds = 4” / 10cm for Sand Cable (swatch in the round on US 5 needles).
22 sts and 28 rnds = 4”/ 10cm for Waving Rib (swatch in the round on US 5 needles).

Size:
20 (24, 28)” / 51 (61, 71) cm

Special Techniques:
Cables using cable needle
Knitting in the round

Final Measurements:
Circumference of cowl: 20 (24, 28)” / 51 (61, 71) cm after blocking
Height of cowl: 8.75” / 23cm after blocking

This pattern was professionally tech edited.

Great thanks to the test knitters who helped with this endeavor:

SpunbyRJ
ckcrochicknitter
LeleB
biyel

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