A Walk through Aspens Cowl

Design
This design is an oversized cabled cowl featuring my A WALK THROUGH ASPENS cable. This scarf is 9”/23 cm wide and the circumference will accommodate both small and large adult-sized necks. The cable repeat measures 5”/13 cm, so you can easily add or remove repeats to adapt the fit. See finished measurements for circumference.

Worked up on large needles and super bulky yarn. This is a relatively quick knit that you’ll be able to knock out in a weekend. Pattern is written in TWO sizes. S/M (moss green sample) & L/XL (light grey sample). All repeats appear in bold text throughout pattern. The pattern is charted and also includes separate written instructions.

Finished Measurements (Steam blocked)
Width: 9”/23 cm
Length (unbottoned): 35”/89 cm (40”/102 cm)
Neck Opening Circumference (buttoned): 20”/51 cm (25”/63.5 cm)

Yarn/Yardage
160 yards/146 meters, (185 yards/170 meters) of Super Bulky yarn
Yarn shown is Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Recycled in Olive (S/M) and Grey (L/XL).

Note: If you like, you can substitute a heavy Bulky weight yarn held double OR just Bulky weight for a smaller cowl. Keep in mind that more yardage will be needed. Feel free to play around with this pattern, add or remove some of the repeats or use a different gauge.

Needles
US 15/10 mm Needles for working back & forth
US 10.5/6 mm Needles for working bind-off

Notions
Cable Needle, if desired
Tapestry Needle
Blocking materials
(3) 1-inch/2.54 cm Buttons

Gauge (Steam blocked)
Cable pattern worked using larger needle
13 sts & 12 rows = 4”/10 cm wide x 4”/10 cm tall

Techniques Used

• Longtail Cast-on
• Basic cables (explained in pattern)
• Working back & forth on long straight needles
• Standard Bind-off
• Blocking
• Sewing on buttons
• Reading from a chart or written instructions

PATTERN DIFFICULTY
Adventurous Beginner