This pattern will make you a better and more confident knitter by teaching you new skills.

The Steel Cable Cowl is both bold and strong and features a button up design with strong lines and rich texture made by the use of simple knit and purl stitch combinations. An introductory cable pattern (video tutorial included) runs through the center creating a strong visual. The pattern is easy to follow and even memorize. Use your favorite buttons to accent the closure- (written for both a 2 or 3 button option) or give your cowl a feminine touch with an optional ruffle cast-off (video tutorial included) Impress your friends with The Steel Cable Cowl as a gift or treat yourself to this stylish and cozy knit which pairs great with any winter coat or just a fuzzy sweater.

Materials:
US size 13 Needles
Cable Needle or DPN
Needle for weaving in ends
Super Bulky Yarn or
Aran-Weight Yarn held double stranded
Large Buttons- 2 or 3 measuring 1.5-2 inches in diameter

Gauge:
8 stitches/ 12 Rows for a 4 inch Square knit on US size 13 Needles
Samples pictured knit in:
GGH Flow Merino held double stranded
Universal Yarn Acrylic Strawberry Punch held double stranded

Stitches Used and Abbreviations
K-Knit
P-Purl
CO-Cast on
CF6- Cable 6 Front- slip 3 stitches onto cable needle and hold in front, knit the next 3 stitches from the left hand needle, knit the 3 stitches on Cable Needle.
B0- Bind off
Garter Stitch- Knit all rows