Tower (aka IENA)

Major revamp November 2026. New format, with improved layout and clarity.

A fit and flared cowl/ dickie/ neck warmer, constructed bottom up in the round.

Pattern includes both written instructions (abbreviated) and a chart, so you may work from your preference.

Intermediate Skills: knit, purl, purl two together, purl 2 together through back loop, Cables (c2 over 2, right and left).

Decreases in alternating corrugated ridge (Horizontal Ribbing) wedges provide shaping.

MATERIALS

• 185 yds (169 m) DK Weight Yarn

Sample Yarn
1 Hank Handmaiden 4 ply Cashmere
185 yds (169 m) in 50 g

Sample Usage 170 yd (155 m) 46 g in Pewter

NEEDLES

• US 5 (3.75 mm) Circular Needles 16 – 20” (40 – 50 cm) Long. Or size that gets gauge/desired fabric.

NOTIONS

• Cable Needle
• Row Counter
• Stitch Markers (up to 12)
• Blocking Equipment

MEASUREMENTS

• 16” (40.6 cm) Neck Circumference
• 10” (25.4 cm) Height along Cable Columns

GAUGE

• in Horizontal Ribbing in the round, firmly blocked. (5 rounds Stockinette, 3 rounds Reverse Stockinette)
• 17 stitches by 36 rounds = 4” (10 cm) Square