Ex’s & Oh’s is a beautiful cowl with texture, mock cables, and flair. Made for DK, Worsted, or Bulky-weight yarn, this cowl uses increases and decreases create the illusion of cables, but no cables are worked. Knit in the round from the bottom up. Ex’s & Oh’s is the perfect accessory to fancy up any outfit and keep you cozy all winter long… and maybe even into the spring.

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Skill: Intermediate
Skills required: moving stitch markers, k2tog, ssk, CDD, yo, knit, and purl

Yarn:

We recommend solid or tonal yarn for this project. Wool and wool blends work best. Single ply or plied yarn will both look great!

Gauge is not necessary for this project, but is provided so you can properly calculate the yardage you will need. Gauge is measured in stockinette stitch, knit flat, blocked.

For this pattern, use a cable needle length suitable for the circumference of your project, or long enough to work Magic Loop.

DK Weight
Gauge: 20 st & 28 rows = 4”/10cm
Yarn: 360-450 yards / 150-200 grams DK weight yarn
Needles: US size 6 / 5mm circular needle

Worsted Weight
Gauge: 18 st & 28 rows = 4”/10cm
Yarn: 400 / 200 grams Worsted weight yarn
Needles: US size 8 / 5mm circular needle

Bulky Weight
Gauge: 14 st & 16 rows = 4”/10cm
Yarn: 260 yards / 200 grams Bulky weight yarn
Needles: US size 9 / 5mm circular needle

Other Materials
yarn needle for weaving in ends
BOR marker

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