I love mixing mohair and silk laceweight yarn with other yarns. This time I was looking for a fast project as we were weathering a string of snow days in my area. I decided on a simple mock cable cowl.

Using two strands of yarn, this cowl knits up fast on 6mm needles. You can adjust the circumference and height easily to scale the cowl up or down, depending on the intended wearer.

I used a ball of Rico Design Fashion Luxury Yarn (alpaca, wool, nylon blend) and a ball of Sugar Bush Drizzle (mohair/silk) for this project. The Rico is listed as a super bulky yarn but I personally think that’s a bit of a stretch. If looking to substitute, go with a bulky yarn instead. The Drizzle is a variegated laceweight yarn. The Rico is a matte color so the mohair/silk stands out even though it is much smaller in scale. Keep this in mind when choosing your yarn. Both yarns are held together for the entire project. You will have leftovers of both.

Note, I made the cowl and matching hat with two balls of Rico and one ball of the Drizzle.

And please knit a gauge swatch to ensure you get the size garment you desire.