Cozy Cable Cowl
Our Cozy Cable Cowl is a knitting trifecta: it’s easy to make, knits up in no time, and uses our incredibly soft Lanecardate Feltro. It’s a surefire project when you need to quickly make something warm and beautiful for yourself or someone you love!
Inspired by our Chunky Cable Hat, the Cowl version uses a combination of three simple cables that never get boring. It also includes subtle shaping hidden among the cables for a flattering (and cozy!) fit.
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This Cozy Cable Cowl happily drapes over or tucks under your winter coat, either way living up to its name! –Kristy

Designed by Purl Soho designer, Kristina McGowan. Click here to see even more of Kristina’s designs!
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Materials

- 3 skeins of Purl Soho’s Lanecardate Feltro, 75% superfine wool, 25% Caregora angora. Each skein is 98 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 250 yards required. We used the color Oatmeal.
- A US 15 (10mm), 24-inch circular needle
- A large cable stitch holder
- A jumbo stitch marker
Gauge
10 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
14 stitches = 4 inches in 2 x 1 rib, unstretched
16 stitches = 4 inches in 2 x 2 rib, unstretched
Size
Finished height: 12 inches
Finished circumference: 28 inches at the bottom, 24 inches at the top
Notes
C8f [cable 8 front]: Slip 4 stitches onto cable stitch holder and hold in front of work K2, p2 from left needle, then k2, p2 from cable holder.
C7f [cable 7 front]: Slip 4 stitches onto cable stitch holder and hold in front of work. K2, p1 from left needle, then k2, p2 from cable holder.
C6f [cable 6 front]: Slip 3 stitches onto cable stitch holder and hold in front of work. K2, p1 from left needle, then k2, p1 from cable holder.
If you’ve never knit a cable before, you may want to check out our Cable Tutorial. It will show you the basic concept for making cables, although not these specific ones.
Pattern
Begin
Cast on 112 stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Place a marker and join to work in the round, being careful to not twist the stitches.
Round 1: *K2, p2, repeat from * to end of round.
Rounds 2-9: Repeat Round 1.
Round 10 (Cable Round): C8f 14 times. (See NOTES, above.)
Repeat Rounds 1-10 once more and then Rounds 1-8.
Next Round (Decrease Round): *K2, p2, k2, p2tog, repeat from * to end of round. [98 stitches]
Next Round (Cable Round): C7f 14 times. (See NOTES, above.)
Next Round: *K2, p1, k2, p2, repeat from * to end of round.
Repeat previous round 7 more times.
Next Round (Decrease Round): *K2, p1, k2, p2tog, repeat from * to end of round. [84 stitches]
Next Round (Cable Round): C6f 14 times. (See NOTES, above)
Next Round: *K2, p1, repeat from * to end of round.
Repeat previous round 8 more times.
Bind off all stitches in 2 x 1 rib.
Finish
Weave in ends and block as desired.

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I really like this and all (5) want one but they dint want this in such a bulky weight yarn. We have a more moderate temperature. Can this be done in an Aran weight or DK sport? How do I adjust the pattern. I love your patterns and your store.
Kind regards,
Sheree Halleran
Hi Sheree,
The pattern would not be hard to adjust and would just require you to knit up a small swatch of the cable pattern in the yarn and needle size that you’d like to use so you can measure and see how many stitches and rows you are getting per inch. Once you have those measurements, we can help you to figure out how many stitches you’d need to cast on in order to make the cowl. I hope this helps and please let us know if you have any further questions!
Kristy
Kristina, this is not Sherrie, I am Carmen Bardsley, I also would love to knit up this cozy cable cowl in DK yarn. I have knitted a small swatch.
Size 6 needles
DK yarn
8 sts= 1 inch
7 rows= 1inch.
Can you tell me how many stitches I need to cast on ?
And are there any other changes I need to know ?
Here is my email
bcarmenbardsley@ Gmail.com
Thankyou Carmen Bardsley
Hi Carmen,
Thanks for reaching out! With a gauge of 8 stitches per inch, you would need to cast on 224 stitches to begin this cowl. Once you’ve done this, you can follow the pattern as written!
And in case this is useful for anyone else reading the comments, I’ll explain how I did that math! First, I multiplied the number of stitches per inch by the circumference of the cast-on (28 inches). Then, I rounded the resulting number to the nearest multiple of 8, since this pattern has an 8-stitch repeat.
Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hi Lili. I made a mistake😱 I have 5 sts to a inch. How many sts do I cast on. Thankyou. I Apologize for my mistake I am not good at math so please give me how many stitches I should cast on thank you thank you thank you thank you Carmen
Hi Carmen,
No worries at all! With a gauge of 5 stitches per inch, you should cast on 144 stitches.
All the best,
Lili
Hi Lili, thanks for your help I am casting on 144 stitches now I would like to know how much yarn I need to purchase I am using yarn that is it has 71 yards and is 55% wool 35% acrylic and 12% cashmere it is classified as a chunky but it looks like a DK to me. How many balls of Yarn do I need to purchase to make this beautiful cozy cable Cowell
Lili I now I’m becoming scared I don’t know if I mentioned I’m using a lighter yarn and I’m wondering how many skeins of yarn I should get initially when I bought it it’s it’s defined as chunky but it doesn’t look chunky it just looks like a DK yarn 71 yards 50 g how many scans I only have four I can buy some more I am sorry I’m so afraid it’s not gonna be big enough thank you
Hi Carmen,
As long as you cast on 144 stitches, then the pattern will absolutely work with the yarn you have! I would recommend purchasing at least 5 skeins of this yarn in total.
All the best,
Lili
This is Carmen, sorry I made a mistake 😱😱 I have 5 sts per inch. Please let me know how many stitches to cast on. Please please let me know I am very anxious to start this beautiful cowl.
Thankyou.
Carmen Bardsley
[email protected]
Hi Carmen,
With a gauge of 5 stitches per inch (in 2×2 ribbing), you should cast on 144 stitches!
All the best,
Lili
dear Purlsoho,
I want to buy the materials for the cozy cable cowl but it is very difficult for me to understand the instructions. How can we do?
Please
Maura
Hi Maura,
Instructions for cables can seem a bit tricky at first! If there are specific steps you’re having trouble with, please let us know and we will try to explain further and help! Our cable tutorial illustrates the basic steps of how cables are worked and might also be helpful (https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/09/27/cable/). Good luck and thanks for writing!
Kristy
I have been dying for a cable for forever now, in order to knit this as a scarf would it be possible to obviously cast on a lot less then repeat rounds 1-10 until desired length?
Thanks!
Hi Becca,
The cable pattern would make a lovely scarf! And yes! Repeating rounds 1-10 until you have reached your desired length would work very well! You could cast on 48 stitches (which with this yarn and recommended needle size should give you a width of approximately 12 inches) or any multiple of 8 stitches that you’d like, and could add 1 or 2 plain knit stitches on either end as a border if you’d like. A flat swatch that I knit up in this cable pattern in Feltro laid beautifully flat and a border would be purely decorative and not needed to prevent curling. Good luck and please let us know if you have any further questions!
Kristy
Thank you that sounds perfect! Could I just ask what weight the wool used is? I have a few lying around that I would love to try and use.
Can’t wait to try this pattern, my first cable!
Very exciting! The Lanecardate Feltro is a bulkier weight yarn. We used size 15 needles for the cowl, and 3 skeins (100 grams per skein). Good luck! Thanks for writing!
Kristy
So if I cast on 48 , how do I adjust the rest of the rows ? Thank you!
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for writing and very sorry for the delayed response! To work the cowl by casting on 48 stitches, you would simply work the Cable Rounds as instructed for 6 times instead of 14. So, for the first Cable Round, Round 10, for example, you are instructed to C8f 14 times, but with 48 stitches you would only C8f 6 times. For each decrease round you will decrease a total of 6 stitches instead of 14, and will have a final circumference of 36 stitches. I hope this helps and again, sorry for the delay in getting back to you!
Kristy
wouldn’t this require a multiple of 8 since the cable is c8f – depending on the number of stitches a multiple of 4 might eliminate half a cable unless i’m figuring this incorrectly.
You’re absolutely right, Ro, you would need a multiple of 8, not 4! Thanks for writing in!
Lovely!
I love this cowl as well, but would also like it to be a bit less bulky so any help along those lines would be great. perhaps in a chunky rather than the super bulky. I am quite small and have a short neck so the bulky ness is awkward to wear. Thanks, L
Hi Laura!
Another yarn that would work beautifully for the cowl and be slightly less bulky would be our Super Soft Merino (https://www.purlsoho.com/purl-soho-goods/purl-soho-yarn/super-soft-merino.html). Please let us know if you have any further questions and thanks for writing!
Kristy
I just love it!! I love doing cables. Taught myself to cable w/o a cable needle now I try to do as many knitting projects with cables as I can. Certainly this is on my list.
This is so beautiful and perfect for NYC fall/winter. Would Koigu bulky be a good alternative yarn? I want to make something crazy and bright.
Hi Alexis!
Koigu Bulky should work well for the cowl! It has a suggested needle size of 10-11, and for our sample in Feltro, we used a size 15 needle, so in order to follow the pattern, you would just need to knit up a swatch of the Koigu and see how close you get to the suggested gauge and adjust your cast on # as needed. Please let us know if you have any questions as you do this! Good luck and thanks for writing!
Kristy
Can”t waite to get started on this pattern. I made several of the “Mountain Cowl” and loved it, I know this one will be just as fab. Thank you for your generosity in sharing so many wonderful patterns.
Hi Helen!
We’re so glad that you like the cowl and that’s great that you’ve made several of the Mountain Cowls! Thanks for writing and happy knitting!
Kristy
Happy New Year !! Your patterns always amaze me and I just wanted to take the time to Thank You for making them all available for free ! I was wondering if this pattern would also work for a man ? I hope it’s not a silly question, but I would love to make till for my dad and wanted to make sure it was unisex ?
Thanks so much for your time 🙂
Hi Madhavi,
Thank you for your kind comment and it’s not a silly question at all! The cowl would absolutely be warm and cozy for both men and women! How great to be making one for your Dad! Thanks for writing and please let us know if you have any further questions!
Kristy
Hi Kristy
I just finished the cowl and I love it…Thank You again for such a beautiful pattern. I just have one problem, I bound off in 2 x1 but it’s flaring horribly. It’s blocking right now…I don’t know why I thought that would help. But would you recommend I do the bind off over in US 13 to avoid the flare ?
Thank You for your time
I appreciate it immensely
Regards
Madhavi
Hi Madhavi,
That’s great to hear that you’ve finished your cowl! Blocking should definitely go a long way in helping to decrease the flare you’re describing (as it can help to even out your tension), but if not, working the final 2-3 rounds on a US 13 should also help to bring your stitches in. What might be happening is that you’re working your last cable round a bit tightly and this can sometimes cause the knitting following the cable rounds to flare. Please let us know if this helps and if you have any further questions, and thanks for writing!
Kristy
Hi,
I love this pattern, BUT I do not like using round needles,
I have tried, but find it frustrating. Can this cable cowl
be done on ordinary needles, and how many stitches would
you need to cast on??
Many thanks
Judith
Hi, Judith!
Thank you very much for writing in! Sorry about the delayed response! We knit this cowl on circular needles because it is knit in the round. If you want to knit this flat you totally can but you would have to seam it together, which is what we did for the Braided Cable Cowl (https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2015/02/07/braided-cable-cowl/).
Also, the finished circumference of the Cozy Cable Cowl is 24-inches at the top and 28-inches on the bottom, so squeezing that much width onto straight needles could be tricky, so be sure to use long enough straight needles to accommodate all those stitches.
You can still cast on the same amount of stitches, but if you want something a bit more narrow you can adjust your cast on, just make sure it is a multiple of 8. If you have further questions please let us know!
Best,
Kumeko
absolutely divine. ? Which of the suggested bulky yarns pills the least? I noticed that most bulky yarns have a limited amount of twist- or is this what makes this design so wonderful? Also, Im wondering if the angora blend is softer? thanks so much. The Purl Soho patterns and the whole website are the best.
Hi Ljknits!
We’re so glad that you like the cowl and would suggest using our Lanecardate Feltro! The angora/superfine wool blend does help to make the yarn incredibly soft and its smooth texture shows the stitches beautifully. Thanks for your kind comment and please let us know if you have any further questions!
Kristy
Amazing
Hi
I think the dec , (second and third) should be on the 9th row . The way it reads now it would be on the 10th row, which should be the next cable row.
Can you please advise?
Hi Hila!
The round following the second Cable Round (Cf7) should be worked for a total of 8 times (so after working it once, repeat 7 more times), with the following decrease round occurring on the 9th. Thanks for writing and for helping us to clarify this in the pattern!
Kristy
Thanks!
I am a loyal purl soho customer and knitter of many of your patterns. I used to wander into other yarn stores and have found that now I don’t bother as I consistently find reliable , creative and beautiful yarns and patterns from you 100% of the time.
Do you think this pattern could be lengthened a bit to cover more shoulder without losing it’s proportions? In winter I would love to have this (or something like this) to cover my shoulders and upper arms . I’m open to suggestions for other patterns as well.
Hi Tina,
Thanks for writing and we’re so glad to have you as a customer! Adjusting the cowl pattern to fit more over your shoulders shouldn’t be too difficult. It depends on how wide your shoulders are and how much longer you’d like the cowl to be, but you could potentially work the initial 1-10 rounds once or twice more for this added length. Let us know what these measurements might be and we can help you figure it out from there! Thanks for writing!
Kristy
Kristina
I would also like to make this longer; more like the mountain capelet with a shaped shoulder.. any suggestions on how to do that? I could do top down or bottom up. I’ve made many mountain capelets and I make the bottom length, before shoulder decreases, about 30 rows. I also make the neck longer for extra winter coverage. Just not sure how to do the decreases with the cables..
Hope you can help.. thanks 🙏
As far as sizing, for the mountain capelet I do 10 decreases on each shoulder deleting a total of 40 stitches. So the neck circumference is 30 stitches.
Hi Tina,
Thanks for writing again! Adjusting the cowl pattern to fit over your shoulders shouldn’t be too difficult. You can work the initial 1-10 rounds once or twice more, prior to working the decreases, to make the cowl longer and that way you don’t need to adjust the decreases at all.
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
After I did the first cable row, I noticed that I have holes between each of the cables. Is there a way to prevent this?
Thanks!
Hi Jen,
The holes you’re noticing as you work your cable rows are entirely normal and can seem particularly big right after you work them. But after a few rows, the stitches should relax a bit and the holes should close up a bit more. Cables with four or more stitches crossed over tend to create slightly larger holes only because they can pull a bit more and create a larger gap. You’ll want to make sure that your stitches are not too tight, and sometimes going up a needle size can help if you find that you are. You can either knit with a larger needle overall, or just on the row before and the crossover row and this can often do the trick. Hope this helps! Please let us know if you have any further questions and thanks for writing in with this one!
Kristy
I really love the pattern and I purchased the yarn from Purl last week while in Nee York.
If I want to make a larger (circumference) cowl, how many stitches would the repeat be?
Thanks- Greg
Hi Greg,
The repeat would be 8 stitches, so to increase the circumference of the cowl, you would just need to make sure you increased by a multiple of 8. 8 stitches should provide an additional two inches of width. I hope this helps and please let us know if you have any further questions! Thanks for writing!
Kristy
does the cowl have a right or wrong side?
Hi Jane,
The cowl looks the same on both sides until the 2 x 1 ribbing at the very top. On the side we chose to photograph as as the right side, this appears as K2 x P1 ribbing. On the reverse side, (which you can see a bit of when the cowl is folded over in one of the images shown at the top of the pattern) this looks like P2 x K1 ribbing. I hope this helps and please let us know if you have any further questions! Thanks for writing!
Kristy
Hi,
I love this pattern and just finished it with the exception of binding off. I am having a hard time finding a tutorial on binding off in a 2×1 rib. Help! I am eager to wear it 🙂
Thanks!
Hi Jill,
Binding off in 2 x 1 rib, is the same as a regular bind off, except you will just maintain the stitch pattern as you go. Let me explain! For 2 x 1 ribbing, you will knit one stitch and then a second, and then pass the first stitch you worked over the last. Your next stitch in the pattern will be a purl stitch, so you will purl the next stitch and then knit the next, passing the worked purl stitch over the knit. Here is a video clip that might help you see how it works: http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/binding-off-in-pattern-example-ribbing-english. Please let us know if this helps clarify and if you have any further questions! Thanks for writing!
Kristy
I’ve knitted four of these cowls and love the pattern and feltrino yarn. I noticed what could be an error on the first decrease before the cf7. After the decrease and cf7 cable, the pattern says to continue at the marker *k2 p1 k2 p2. That doesn’t seem to match the pattern established before (k2 p2 k2 p2together). Maybe I am reading it wrong.
Hi Jenny,
That’s so great that you’ve made 4 of the cowls! The rows you mention are correct as written, although it’s easy to see why you may have thought otherwise! In working Cf7, you reorder the placement of your stitches, (bringing 4 stitches forward, working three stitches and then knitting 4 stitches from your cable stitch holder). The sequence of the stitches following the cable round (k2, p1, k2, p2) reflects their new order. I hope this helps clarify! Please let us know if you have any further questions and thanks for writing!
Kristy
I cannot seem to get the gauge right for this particular pattern with size 15 circular needles and bulky yarn. My test piece turns out much too large. I don’t usually knit with a bulky yarn. Advice?
Hi Jeanie,
Thanks for writing in! Everyone’s personal gauge can be a little different. I would recommend trying to knit a gauge swatch on US 13s to see if you can get the gauge recommended. I sometimes have to go down a needle size or two myself to get the correct gauge!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
I love this cowl but I am having a problem with the twist of the cables. The instructions say to hold the cable stitches at the front of the work every time, but the cables don’t go under and over like in the photograph. Shouldn’t I hold the cable stitches at the back of the work at row 20?
Problem solved! I realised where I went wrong, unpicked the work and started again from row 20. The cables are twisting perfectly now. I apologise if I have wasted your time.
Hi Lena!
We’re so glad the cables are twisting the right way now! Thanks a lot for writing and it’s never a waste of time!
Kristy
Hi Lena,
Thanks for writing and sorry for the delayed response! Sometimes cables can look a bit wonky until you’ve worked a few rows after creating them, and their shape and direction emerges more clearly. But yes, for all of the cables in this pattern, you will begin by holding a set of stitches to the front. Images for these steps can be found here, and specifically for C6f (https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/09/27/cable/). Please let us know if this helps clarify or if you have any further questions!
Kristy
Hello, I can’t wait to knit this and I’m wondering if I can use a lighter wool? I saw in some earlier comments that you can help with adjusting the stitches. With 7mm needles (US 10.75) and a 50% camel 50% wool yarn, I am getting:
20 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette
28 stitches = 4 inches in 2 x 2 rib, unstretched
8 stitches = 1 inch in C8f
Are these test rows sufficient to adjust pattern? Also, I assume I’ll have to cast on a lot more stitches, does that mean I’ll get more cables with this lighter yarn? Wouldn’t that change the whole look of the cowl?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Jennifer from Hong Kong
Hello, I had already written to you yesterday, but would like to amend my test gauge. I measured it again and it should be:
14 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette
20 stitches = 4 inches in 2 x 2 rib, unstretched
8 stitches = 1 inch in C8f
Thanks,
Jennifer
Hi Jennifer,
Just to check and make sure, do you know how many rows you are getting per inch in stockinette? To get as close as you can to the circumference of the cowl with these gauge measurements, you should be able to cast on 136 stitches (the cable pattern is a multiple of 8 stitches and the starting circumference of the cowl is 28″) and work the pattern from there, although it would be useful to also know your row gauge to be sure, you may need to work a few additional rows to match the height. You asked yesterday if you will get more cables with your lighter weight yarn, and you will! Our bulkier weight cowl has 14 cables around the base to start and yours would have 17. We’re here to help you figure things out as you make these adjustments!
Thanks for writing,
Kristy
Thank you for getting back to me Kristy! I checked and I’m getting four rows per inch in stockinette. Do I have to add extra rows? If so, in which section? And one more question, which cast on method did you use for the one in the photos? Thanks!
Hi Jennifer,
With that row gauge, you should not have to add extra length. We used a long tail cast on for our sample! Please don’t hesitate to write with any further questions — good luck!
Kristy
Hi Kristy,
I finished the cowl, and added 8 more stitches as I used a slightly smaller needle size (didn’t want to buy yet another set) and added an extra 1-10 rounds for a bit of extra length, but it turned out to be about the length as indicated in the pattern. It fits very well and was fun and quick to knit. Thank you again for your help! I’m going to try the Chunky Cable Hat as I still have some of the same yarn left over. Waiting for a reply about shortening the hat. So far, I’ve knitted three of your patterns (two of which with yarn I ordered from you) and they’ve all been great. Thank you for your great designs and help.
Jennifer
Hi Jennifer!
That’s wonderful to hear and we’re so glad that your cowl turned out well! Thank you for your kind message and for writing in!
Kristy
Hi!
I’ve been trying to knit this cowl for a while. I started a couple of days ago and I’ m finishing the 10 rounds after the c8f. I’m not sure… Do I have to repeat the rounds 1-10 and then 1-8? Not sure, it’s the same k2 and p2? Sorry if it’s too basic a question! Thanks!
Hi Mariela,
After finishing the 10 rounds after the first C8f you will work Rounds 1-8 once, and you’re absolutely right, these 8 rounds will all be: *K2, p2, repeat from * to end of round. I hope this helps clarify! Please let us know if you’re still stuck in any way and we’d be glad to help! Thanks for writing in!
Kristy
I really enjoyed making this cowl. I’m going to make a purple one. Thanks for the pattern.
P.S. how can I post a picture of the cowl I’ve created?
Hi Patricia,
I’m happy you loved making this! It’s certainly a fun knit. If you have Instagram, you can post a pic and hashtag #PurlSohoBusyHands and #PurlSoho. I can’t wait to see it!
-Adam
I love this pattern. It is quick and easy and the result is an absolutely stunning piece. I also love that I could get this done in approximately six days! I used the Yaya yarn by Mirasol and would like to know if you have other yarn options/recommendations that are not quite so dense/heavy.
Thanks for your generosity and creativity. I will post a picture once I find/remember my password on Instagram!
Sara Lacombe
Hi Sara,
Thank you for your question and for your kind words! Another yarn that would work beautifully for the cowl and be slightly less bulky would be our Super Soft Merino.
Please let us know if you have any further questions and thanks for writing!
Cassy
Hi, this pattern seems ideal for my son and daughter-in-law-to-be who are getting married in Antarctica shortly! However, I am using a circular needle and have found it impossible to complete the whole of the first cable row. I am an experienced knitter and wonder if it is because of the wool I am using. I have temporarily abandoned the cable and am doing straightforward rib but wonder whether the tension will work out the same? The wool I am using is Robin Firecracker Super Chunky (I am in the UK) – fab wool!
Many thanks, Sue
Hi Sue,
Thanks for writing in! I am not familiar with the yarn that you are using but I looked it up and it looks like the gauge for it is quite different from the gauge for our Feltro. Feltro comes in at about 10 stitches over 4 inches and the Firecracker comes in at 7 stitches over 4 inches. This could certainly be part of why you are struggling with the cables. If you give me a better idea of the issues that you are having, I may be able to make some suggestions. Are your stitches pulling apart when you try to knit them? Is the circular needle too small or too large?
Please let me know if there are any other questions that we can answer and congratulations on your son’s upcoming wedding!
Cassy
Hi! I am super excited to try this pattern. Am I understanding correctly that you first place a marker at the end of the 112 stitches you have cast on, then stitch to work in the round and then start round 1 from the marker (so one stitch in)? I’m very new to knitting but super excited to try this because it looks stunning and hopefully not too too difficult for me!
Thank you!
Hi Lotta,
So glad you like the pattern! After casting on, round one of the pattern begins. This means that you simultaneously join in the round and start round one, which is a rib construction. Hope this helps!
-Adam
Hi! I would really like to knit this. I have manos del Uruguay silk blend yarn, do you think that would work and how should I adjust pattern?
Thank you!
Lotta
Hi Lotta,
Thanks for writing in. Unfortunately Manos Silk Blend is a smaller gauge than the Feltro, so you’ll have to do a gauge swatch in the round in this cable stitch to get your stitches per inch. You’ll then multiply your stitches per inch by 28, which is the circumference of the cast on edge. This will give you a rough cast on number. Good luck with the pattern and let us know if you have any other questions!
-Adam
For the cozy cable cowl you suggest an alternative yarn – super soft merino. How many skeins would the pattern require and what size needles.
Thanks
Liz Murphy
Hi Liz,
Thanks for writing in! To knit this cowl using our Super Soft Merino, you will need roughly 3 skeins and you can use the same needle size noted above!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Hi, I love your gentle giant yarn and wondering if this pattern will work and look good using the gentle giant? What needs to be modified if so?
Thank you!!
Hi Virgie,
Thanks for writing in! This lovely cowl is easily modifiable! To make it using Gentle Giant, I would suggest using US 17 or 19. Using the needle that gives you a gauge of 1.5-1.75 stitches per inch, cast on 48 stitches. You would then work the Cable Rounds as instructed for 6 times instead of 14. So, for the first Cable Round, Round 10, for example, you are instructed to C8f 14 times, but with 48 stitches you would only C8f 6 times. For each decrease round you will decrease a total of 6 stitches instead of 14, and will have a final circumference of 36 stitches.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi there,
I’d like to try a variation of this pattern using an aran weight and 5mm needles. Instead of 2 x 2, I’ll try 4×4 and see how that looks.
Would you have measurements for how many inches are between cables and how long the work is before decreasing?
Thank you.
Leola
Hi Leola,
Thanks for writing in! The gauge on this project is roughly, 2.5 stitches and 4 rows = 1 inch. Between each cable there are 9 rows and the cable round. This would be roughly 2.25 inches. We work 20 rounds of the pattern before beginning the decreases which would be roughly 5 inches.
I hope that this helps and let us know how it turns out!
Cassy
I’m in love with this look and want it as a poncho. Do you know of a single pattern or could you advise me on how to adapt this pattern?
Hi,
Thanks for the question and for the kind words! I am not familiar with a similar pattern for a poncho. Given the manner in which this pattern is worked, turning it into a poncho would be a fair amount of work. It certainly does present quite the design challenge!
Best,
Cassy
I’m in India,if I use a thinner wool 4 ply.in that case how many STS do I cast on.Bangalore is the place where get wool from .but the chunky wool is not up to the mark.Please tell me as to how many STS. I should cast on.I can follow any pattern blindly & very much interested .will I get an answer.I’ll be extremely grateful for your help always.Thanking u Yours most sincerely. Kasthoori
Hi Kasthoori,
Thanks for reaching out! At present, this pattern is only available in a bulky gauge. We are not able to customize this pattern for different gauges at present but we will certainly keep your request in mind for the future. We do have a few cowls that will work with fingering weight yarn. They can be found here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/category/knit-accessories/knit-accessories-type-cowls+knit-accessories-yarn-weight-fingering/
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Please send to me “Cozy Cable Cowl”
Hi Mary,
Thanks for writing in! If you would like to download this lovely pattern as a PDF, you can certainly to so! If you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the date and tags. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Follow the easy on-screen instructions to delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save. For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials. To remove images, click the drop down next to the image icon and change from 100% to 0%.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I was wondering if you had instructions for the cozy cable cowl using super soft merino yarn. Thanks.
Hello Arlene,
Thanks for writing in! To knit this cowl using our Super Soft Merino, you will need roughly 3 skeins and you can use the same needle size noted above!
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi, I have two skeins of Lanecardate in a pale blue (which you no longer carry.) I could make this with a contrasting grey as the third. For planning purposes, much of the third skein does it use? Could you possibly weigh the finished garment?
Hi Leslie,
Thanks for writing in! Our sample weighs 235 grams, so you will need about a third of the third skein.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I’ve knit this cowl and love it however it has stretched out of shape. If I were to reknit this would you recommend smaller needles or fewer stitches?
Thanks
Lisa
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for reaching out! Before changing the pattern, I would try re-blocking the cowl. Wool yarns especially tend to regain their “bounce” when soaked, so as long as you lay it flat to dry in the original dimensions and shape, it should be good as new! Working the pattern with a smaller needle would also create a firmer fabric that is less prone to stretching, but you would need to be careful that you don’t use too small of a needle and end up with a too small cowl.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi , I have about 1,000 yards left of sweetgrass and live in the desert. Could I make this beautiful cowl by holding the yarn double and if so, what needle would I use, and how to alter pattern?? LOVE cables!! Thanks, Susan
Hi Susan,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately, even held double, Sweetgrass is much thinner than Lanecardate Feltro, and this cowl is very dependent on gauge to turn out the correct size, so we don’t have instructions for adapting it to a different yarn. Instead, you might want to consider making our Cable Cloud Cowl – the gauge is much closer to Sweetgrass held double, and since it is knit from side to side, you can simply continue knitting to make it longer if necessary.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Have you discontinued this yarn? If so, can you recommend an alternative yarn?
Thanks!
Karen
Hi Karen,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, unfortunately, Lanecardate Feltro has been discontinued – I’m so sorry about that! I would suggest either substituting either Sister Yarn by Knit Collage, or Big Good Wool held double. You will need three skeins of Sister, or two skeins of Big Good Wool.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Thank you!
I was wondering if your new yarn, Purl Soho Super Soft Merino would work for this pattern?
I saw your other suggestions of Sister Yarn and Big Good Wool, but I was wondering if the Super Soft Merino would be an option as well.
Thank you!
Casey
Hi Casey,
Thanks for writing in! Super Soft Merino is just enough of a thinner yarn than the original Feltro that it’s hard to say if it would work without knitting a gauge swatch and doing a bit of math. I would recommend knitting a gauge swatch in 2×2 rib on a US 11 needle and measuring your stitches per inch without stretching the swatch. You can then multiply that number by the bottom circumference of 28 inches and round to the nearest multiple of 8 stitches to determine how many stitches to cast on.
I hope that helps, and please do let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
I have 4 skeins of Feltro that I’ve had since it was discontinued and desperately needs to be knit up. Could you advise on how to knit this in to more of a capelet-type garment? I’m thinking a bit wider and possibly a bit longer? I think the extra skein will allow for this change. Assuming I’m on gauge, how many sets of 8 stitches should I add so that the cowl would sit nicely, without too much stretch, around a 44-45 inch shoulder girth measurement? In making these circumference adjustments, would additional decrease rounds be necessary/possible?
Thanks!
Hello Christine,
Thank you for reaching out! You will need to add 64 stitches to get a width of 44″. Because you will be adding so many stitches I’m not sure you will have enough yarn to make this project longer. Because this is a felted yarn it is very easy to reclaim so if you are going to run out of yarn, you will be able to reclaim your yarn. You will want to add several decreases. This might take a bit of trial and error, but I think it is a great idea and I hope you let us know how it goes!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
Hi,
I wonder if you would consider doing a tutorial on how to get the ribbing to flow into the cables both top and bottom? I am thinking some weird alchemy is involved! 🙂
Thank you,
Yvonne
Hi Yvonne,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately we don’t have the resources at the moment to do a video tutorial of this pattern. It does seem magical, but I assure you that the cables are written so they flow smoothly out of and back into the 2×2 ribbing without any special tricks!
Best,
Julianna
Hello. If you cast 112 and join in the round that leaves me with 111 stitches to start the ribbing k2 p2. It’s not working out for me as it seems the count is off for an even number of stitches. Please help.
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for reaching out! It sounds like you are joining in the round by passing the last stitch over the first stitch or knitting two together. In most knitting patterns, including ours, we mean for you to simply start knitting in the round without taking any extra steps, but that doesn’t mean you can’t! If you are using a method that takes away a stitch, you will need to cast on one extra to account for this so that you have 112 stitches total on the needle after joining in the round.
Best,
Julianna
Hi Christine, adore!!! this cowl, but I see that the required yarn, Purl Soho’s Lanecardate Feltro, 75% superfine wool, 25% Caregora angora has been discontinued. Being that this pattern is still available as a free download, can you kindly recommend an alternate, suitable yarn, or at the very least, let us know what weight Lanecardate Feltro was?
Thanks very much,
Andrea O.
Hi Andrea,
Thanks for reaching out! Our Lanecardate Feltro was a super bulky yarn and we have a couple options that would work great with this pattern! Our Super Soft Merino or Gentle Giant would be beautiful options. These two yarns are on either end of the recommended needle size so I would make sure to do a gauge swatch to make sure you are on track with the pattern but you may need to make a few adjustments. I would also recommend Manos Del Uruguay Franca as another gorgeous option!
Happy Knitting!
Hi if I did this in gentle giant can you please tell me how much yarn to buy and needle size.
Thank you!
Christa
Hi Christa,
Thanks for reaching out! The pattern as written calls for 250 yards worked on a US15 needle. The Gentle Giant is a bit thicker than the Lanecardate Feltro, so I would suggest working up a gauge swatch on a US15 needle to make sure you the appropriate gauge. You might need to move up to a size US17 to accommodate the thicker yarn, but I’d give the US15’s a try first. Each skeins of Gentle Giant has 48 yards, so I’d recommend buying at least 5 skeins for your project (with maybe an extra one, just in case!).
I hope this helps, and please let me know if you have any other questions!
Happy Knitting!
Kelsey
Thank you Kelsey! If i went with your Super soft Merino would I start out with 15 needles and same amount of yarn as well?
Christa
You might need to go down a needle size to at US13 with the Super Soft Merino because it’s not as thick as the Gentle Giant, but I would again suggest a swatch to make sure! I’d estimate that you would need between 3-4 skeins.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
Happy Knitting!
Kelsey
Hi There!
Love this pattern but want to make it a bit smaller, less long, and a straight cowl with no decrease. If so, could I cast on 88 Stitches and remove the decrease rows without messing up the cables and ribbed edging?
Thank you!
Hi Alyssa,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, a cast-on number of 88 stitches is perfect for a smaller cowl, and you’ll just need to keep repeating Rounds 1 – 10 throughout the entire cowl to work the cable pattern without decreases.
All the best,
Lili
Hi,
I am castin on this pattern but had a question.
I would like to have the neck a bit tighter at the top, how would I even begin to decrease the number of stitches?
Thank you!
Hi Holly,
Thanks for writing in! This cowl is designed to get much tighter around the top, but if you want it to fit even more closely, then I’d recommend reducing the initial stitch count. This pattern works over a multiple of 8 stitches, so I’d recommend casting on 104 stitches. Since the gauge for the 2 x 2 ribbing is 16 stitches = 4 inches, then that will reduce the overall circumference by 2 inches! If you want it to be even tighter though, then you could cast on 96 stitches, which is 16 fewer than the original cast-on number.
Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili