It happened again! I opened my calendar and there is a birthday that I need a gift for; and soon! Luckily I have a ball of cashmere blend yarn in a heavier weight that will knit up into a luxury cowl in next to no time. Knit flat with just a few, easy cables and a touch of lace this cowl will pair well with a gift membership to the local arboretum.

Yarn
Valley Yarns Taconic (70% Merino Wool, 30% Cashmere; 125 yds 114 m/50g): Color #514558 Color Sky Blue Tweed 1 ball.

Needle/Hook

Size US 10 (6 mm) needles, straight or 24” (60cm) circulars

Or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge

21 sts and 20 rows = 4” 10cm in patt after blocking

Size
7.5” 19 cm wide
19” 48 cm circumference

Notions
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, cable needle.