Sculptural cables are paired with textured stitches to beautiful effect in the Eastward Cowl. This distinctive and exceptionally warm winter accessory is knit from one end to the other in worsted weight yarn; the ends are joined with a three-needle bind-off.

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The cowl is worked flat (back and forth) from a provisional cast on. After blocking, the two ends are joined with a three-needle bind-off to create the loop.

The pattern provides instructions for the crochet provisional cast on and three-needle bind-off, as well as helpful links. Stitch patterns are provided in written (line by line) form and in a chart.

Finished (Blocked) Measurements: 9 inches/23 cm height by 48.75 inches/124 cm circumference

Materials:
—410 yds/375 m worsted weight yarn. The sample was knit with Brooklyn Tweed Shelter 100% American wool; 140yd/128m per 50g skein, colorway: Faded Quilt, and required 3 skeins.
—US #7/4.50mm needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—Crochet hook in size G/4.0 mm, smooth waste yarn, spare knitting needle for three-needle bind-off, tapestry needle

Gauge: 20 sts/31 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Difficulty: Advanced beginner. Experience with cables is helpful, but not necessary. This would be a good pattern for a first cable project.