Grainline Cowl by Plucky Knitter Design

Grainline Cowl

Knitting
October 2026
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
DK
+ Lace
= Aran (8 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in K2, P2 ribbing, blocked
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
430 yards (393 m)
One size.
English
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This simple cowl is all the things–cozy, cushy, and so cuddly. Knit from the top down, it features easy shaping within 2x2 ribbing, as well as a simple cable panel at the front and the back. It’s both practical and pretty!

Finished Measurements

One size, 20” / 51 cm circumference at top, 37” / 94 cm circumference at bottom x 12” / 30.5 cm tall

Yarn

A DK-weight yarn held together with a lace-weight throughout, in the following amounts:

215 yds / 197 m of each yarn

Sample shown in The Plucky Knitter Yakkity (100% yak; 325 yds / 300 m per 100 g), 1 skein in color Old Mill, held together with The Plucky Knitter Plume Lace (74% baby suri alpaca, 26% silk; 328 yds / 300 m per 50 g), 1 skein in color Sketch

Needles
Needles listed are suggested.

Gauge Needle: US 8 (5.0 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles
Smaller Needle: US 7 (4.5 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needle

Tools

Cable needle, 4 markers, including 1 unique marker for your BOR, tapestry needle

Gauge

15 sts / 20 rounds = 4” in K2, P2 ribbing using Gauge Needle, blocked.

Notes

  • Cowl is knit from the top down.

  • Increase at 4 points around, on either side of cable panels, incorporating new stitches into K2, P2 ribbing.