The Maelstrom Cable Cowl Knitting pattern is a good project for the beginner knitter wishing to learn a new technique such as cables. The main body of the cowl is knit in stocking stitch (stockinette) and there is a twisting rib hem. The variegated colours of the West Yorkshire Spinners Retreat Twist chunky yarn work well with the pattern but other chunky (bulky-weight) yarns could be used instead. A quick, ‘one ball’ knit, the project can be completed in a day.

Materials
1 100g ball West Yorkshire Spinners Retreat Twist Chunky yarn (100% Kerry Hill Blue-faced Leicester Wool, 140 m/153 yrds per 100g)
A pair of 6 mm (UK 4, US 10) knitting needles
A tapestry needle

Techniques
Casting on, Casting off, Knit and Purl stitches, Cables, Decreasing and Increasing