Craigdarroch Castle, Victoria’s only castle, inspired us to create this beautiful cowl. With its stately architecture and decorative stone walls, we designed the cowl to feature the classic style and texture of traditional cables. The cable pattern may look intricate, but it is a simple repeat that is easy to work, even for those new to cablework.

Designed by Susan Baldock.

FINISHED SIZE

One size. Approx. 32 cm/12.5” wide and 18 cm /7” tall, measured flat, 58.5 cm (23”) circumference

YARN

Approx. 140 m (153 yds) aran weight yarn or DK weight yarn held together with lace weight mohair.

Yellow Sample: Shown in Gathering Yarn Merino Yak ‘Golden’ held with De Rerum Natura Bérénice ‘Dore’

Beige Sample: Shown in MODE at Rowan Merino Soft #14 Camel

GAUGE

17 sts = 10 cm (4”) in stockinette stitch, after blocking.

Gauge is not critical but will impact finished size and meterage required.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

5.5 mm (US 9) 40-60 cm (16-24”) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
1 stitch marker
Cable needle
Scissors
Tapestry needle

SKILLS REQUIRED

Knit, purl, increases and decreases, working in the round, cables, German twisted cast on, Elastic bind off