Looking for a richly textured knit that keeps your hands and mind engaged? This cowl is a stunning neck warmer worked in bold, intricate cables that demand your full attention—and reward you with showstopping results. This unisex design is perfect for knitters who love a challenge and appreciate timeless structure and warmth.

Whether you’re making a luxurious winter accessory for yourself or a handmade holiday gift for someone special, this cowl offers a meditative, rewarding experience.
Worked in the round with cable crossings on almost every row. Best paired with a quiet room (and maybe a cup of tea).

You’ll need two cable needles, measuring tape, tapestry needle, and small scissors. Medium size crochet hook might be useful to occasionally correct errors or catch lost stitches.

PATTERN OVERVIEW
■ Format: PDF, written instructions, no charts
■ Skill level: Advanced
■ Language: English
■ Measurements: inches + centimeters

ERRATA (March 22, 2020):

6-st LC: sl 2 sts to cn1 and hold in front, sl next 2 sts to cn2 and hold in back, k2 from left needle, then k2 from cn2, then k2 from cn1.

Rnd 13: “row” -> “rnd”

Rnd 23: remove marker, k2, place marker, work the rest of sts of this rnd as they appear. The beginning/end of rnd has been temporarily shifted 2 sts forward (to the left) for next several rnds. After Rnd 23 completed, your marker is between 6 k sts and 4 p sts.

Rnd 28: rep Rnd 24. Then remove marker, move 2 last worked k sts from right needle to cable needle, place marker to right needle, move these 2 k sts back to right needle. The beginning/end of rnd has been returned back where it’s been before Rnd 23. Now your marker should be between 4 knit sts and 2 knit sts.

Rnds 34-52 rep Rnds 14-32 one more time.

PDF purchased after March 22, 2020 has all issues corrected.

Thanks to Elena Callegari and Peter Harris for help in errata correction.
Thanks to Natali Cohen and Victor Korouma for the beautiful photos.