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Don’t let the cold weather trap you indoors — reach for this cozy cowl instead! A quick knit in aran- or bulky-weight yarn, it features two cabled tendrils scampering up the front, handsome slip-stitch ribbing and a bandana shape that naturally molds itself to your body.

With a quick four-round repeat, the leafy cables are easy to memorize, and they can be knitted without a cable needle. The top of the cowl can be folded down inside for structure and a double layer of warmth.

If you like rich textures and a botanical touch, Two Tendrils is for you!

Thinking about knitting a shawl instead? Or a hat to match? You can find the Two Tendrils Shawl here and the Little Tendril Hat here.

Construction

Two Tendrils is knitted in the round from the bottom up. Decreases at the center front create a tapered bandana shape and allow the two cables to grow toward one another. The cables are bordered with slip-stitch ribs that match slip-stitch ribbing along the cowl’s bottom edge.

Instructions are fully written, with three optional charts.

Blocked Measurements

Circumference at top edge: 18.5”/47 cm
Circumference at bottom edge: 35”/89 cm
Height in front: 14.5”/37 cm
Height in back: 12”/30.5 cm
Instructions for customizing the cowl’s height and top circumference are included.

Gauge

14.5 stitches and 22 rows = 4”/10 cm square in stockinette stitch on US10/6 mm needle, blocked
Yardage requirements and finished measurements will vary if your gauge differs.

Materials

• Approximately 250 yds/229 m aran- or bulky-weight yarn (shown in Quince & Co. Osprey in Bird’s Egg); a solid or semi-solid yarn is recommended
• US 10/6 mm circular needle (or size necessary to achieve gauge), preferably 24”/60 cm in length
• Cable needle (optional, because cables can be worked without a cable needle)
• 7 stitch markers, including 1 in a contrast color
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Pins for blocking

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