This gorgeous cowl is sure to become your new favorite accessory. The wool/alpaca/silk blend yarn gives it a luxurious and lightweight feel, and the allover cables and lace pattern will delight both knitter and wearer.

The Gladiolus Cowl is worked in the round from the bottom up. The pattern is written to create a cowl that measures 12” (71.1 cm) tall by 28” (30.5 cm) around. Additional pattern repeats can be worked if a taller or wider cowl is desired.

Finished dimensions:
Circumference: 28” (71.1 cm)
Height: 12” (30.5 cm)

Gauge: 20 sts x 26 rows = 4” (10.6 cm) in stockinette stitch, blocked

Materials needed:
-Island Blend Fine (70% wool/15% alpaca/15% silk); 180 yds 165 m/50 g): color Jellyfish #00107, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Rowan.
-size US 8 (5.0 mm) 16” (40.6 cm) circular needle
-cable needle
-stitch markers
-crochet hook or yarn needle for weaving in ends

Stitches/Techniques used:
-knitting in the round
-cables
-ssk / k2tog
-yarn over
-Icelandic bind off (directions and link to video tutorial included)

Pattern is written in both traditional and chart form.