A chunky cozy cowl
Striate originally appeared in Knit Now issue 95 (November 2018).

Designed for newcomers to colourwork, with bold colours and lines and a simple slip-stitch cable pattern that is fun and quick to knit. This cowl is very cozy in winter and easily fits under coats to keep out icy drafts.

Sizes:
Small (Medium, Large)

Circumference: 64 (68, 72.5) cm / 25.25 (26.75, 28.5) in

Height: 17 (19.5, 19.5) cm / 6.75 (7.75, 7.75) in

Yarn:
Chunky weight yarn

Sublime Willow: 94% wool, 6% nylon, 124m (136 yds) in 50g.

1 ball each of colourways for all sizes:
MC: Greta (white) and CC: Evelyn (red)

Needles & Notions:
7mm 60cm circular knitting needle

Cable needle

1 stitch marker

Gauge:
14 sts x 22 rows in 10 cm x 10 cm (4 in x 4 in) measured in slip-stitch pattern

Skills required:
Knit and purl stitches

Knitting in the round

Using a stitch marker

Cable stitches

Casting on and off

Pattern information:
Originally published November 2018.

Current version: Striate_v1.0.pdf

PDF file size: 1.2MB

Blog post with more information can be found here

Technical Editor: Knit Now magazine

Photography: Sarah Alderson