Pattern comes free with kit purchase. Kits available at The Plucky Knitter beginning October 7, 2026.

We designed this simple cowl to show off the amazing fabric achieved by holding yak/cashmere and alpaca/silk fibers together. The subtle slip-stitch rib pattern, while not exactly reversible, looks interesting on both sides of the work, allowing you to drape and fold your cowl in multiple ways. It’s a satisfying knit from start to finish!

Finished Measurements

Approx. 24” / 61 cm circumference x 14” / 35.5 cm tall

Yarn

One strand of DK-weight and one strand of laceweight yarn (or the equivalent) to hold together throughout:

Approx. 230 yds / 210 m of each yarn

Shown in Plucky Knitter Beauregard DK (60% yak, 40% cashmere; 300 yds / 274 m per 100g): 1 skein in color Everyday Gray

AND Plucky Knitter Plume Lace (76% baby suri alpaca, 24% silk; 328 yds / 300 m per 50 g): 1 skein in color Mossy Pants (on model) or 1 skein in color Marland (showing as a purple hue)

Needles

US 9 (5.5 mm) 20” / 50 cm – 24” / 60 cm circular needles, or size needed for gauge

Notions

BOR marker and a tapestry needle.

Gauge

Approx. 17 sts / 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in slip st rib, blocked.

Notes

• Cowl is knit from the bottom up. Start flat to work a split hem, then join work in the round as directed.