About the pattern
The Blacksmith’s cowl is designed in memory of my Grandad who was a talented blacksmith for many years. The small circle cable stitch creates a structure similar to forged ironwork lattice. The cowl is knit in the round beginning with a 2x2 rib and continuing with a small circle cable stitch pattern in between a panel of stocking stitch.

Yarn
4ply fingering weight yarn shown in: Down Sheepy Lane (Smooth sock, 75% merino, 25% nylon, 425m/464yds to 100g) in The Blacksmith’s Apprentice (grey speckled) and Coal (grey) colourways

Needles and Notions
3.25mm (US size 3) 16” (40cm) circular needle or size to obtain gauge Yarn Needle Stitch Markers Cable Needle, if desired

Gauge
28 sts and 36 rows = 4” (10cm) in the Blacksmith’s Cowl stitch pattern, worked in the round and blocked. Final measurements after washing and blocking; 18” x 11” (46cm x 28cm)

One size to fit an adult or teen.