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One day I found myself wondering if you could make cables with one side of the cable a different colour than the other so, so of course I had to try. Lighter cables undulate through this cozy cowl like a subterranean river appearing and disappearing in an earthy background. Rimena is Old English for “riverbank.” Please note: This cowl does not stretch much due to the pull of the cables, so if you want it roomier, add another repeat or two.

Difficulty - Advanced Beginner

Skills used - Knitting in the round, cabling

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 58 cm / 23 inches unstretched; 64 cm / 25 inches stretched
Height: 29 cm / 11.5 inches

Gauge – unblocked
12 stitches and 14 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches on US 8 (5 mm) needles

Approximate yardage
Yarn A: est. 112 g / 3.9 oz. (225 m / 246 yds)
Yarn B: est. 99 g / 3.5 oz. (217 m / 237 yds)

Yarn
Yarn A: Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 201 m / 100 g (220 yds / 3.5 oz), 2 balls. Colour 9557 Dark Chocolate. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.
Yarn B: A to Z Alpacas Worsted Weight Alpaca 439 m / 200 g (480 yds / 7.1 oz), 1 ball. Colour Light Blue. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.

Needles - US 8 (5 mm) circular, 56cm /22” long, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle