hop and-a-skip cowl
Hop and a Skip is a fun, cabled cowl pattern, worked up in a blend of Corriedale wool and Angora fibers. It is perfect for springtime because of its softness, warmth, and breathability. The pattern provides both written instructions and charted instructions for the cable section of the pattern. The rest of the pattern is written instructions. Enjoy knitting this lovely cowl & keeping warm wherever you go!
*By purchasing this product you will receive a digital download PDF pattern for the pictured knitted item, not the actual finished item, so that you can knit it up yourself.
Skills
Long-tail cast-on
Changing needle sizes
Basic cable techniques
Following a cable stitch chart -or- written cable instructions
Simple stretchy bind-off for 2x2 rib
Size
One Size
Finished Measurements (after blocking)
10¼” (26 cm) Height
18” (46 cm) Circumference
Yarn
Recommended Yarn: “Hoppiness” by Badgerface Fibers
Quantity: 1 Skein (250 yds / 229 m / 75 g)
Fiber Content: 75% Corriedale wool 25% Angora
Weight: Sport or light DK
Needles
* 20” (51 cm) circular needle (circ.) in
size US 6 (4.0 mm)* for upper and
lower ribbing
* 20” (51 cm) circ. in size US 8 (5.0
mm)* for body
or sizes needed to obtain gauge
Notions
stitch marker
cable hook (optional)
tapestry needle
Gauge
24 sts x 36 rnds = 4” 10 cm in cable pattern, in-the-round, after blocking
Notes
1. Cowl is worked top-down, in-the-round, beginning with a
2x2-ribbed edge.
2. Cable panel is worked with larger circ for the main body of the cowl.
3. A 2x2-ribbed edge is worked before binding off with a simple stretchy bind-off, which allows the cowl to easily stretch over the wearer’s head.
4. Optionally, knitters who prefer a looser cowl that drapes lower on the neck can cast-on 132 stitches for a larger circumference. If worried about running out of yarn, I recommend working 1-2 fewer cable chart repeats.
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