Reversibility Cabled Cowl Knitting Pattern

Driven by the desire to design a cushy, warm, textured cabled cowl to wrap myself up in during the cold winter days, I experimented with different textures and stitch combinations. I sought out the perfect combination that would be equally beautiful on both sides of the fabric, so I could create different looks by buttoning the cowl in various ways. That cowl is Reversibility!

Using just 1 skein of Galler Yarns Worsted One-ply Wool, affectionately known as W.O.W, I was able to create the largest size cowl shown. Always wanting to provide you with options so you can customize a pattern to suit your own taste, the pattern includes instructions to make a short cowl and a mid-length version too.

YARN 

Galler Yarns W.O.W. Worsted One-ply Wool (100% Superfine Merino Wool, 475 yards/434 m per 8 oz/227 g. The sample cowl uses the color WOW07 Cameo.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS 

• US 8/5.0 mm needles (or size needed to obtain gauge) 

• US 6/4.0 mm needles (or two sizes smaller than the main needle) 

• Cable needle 

• 8 stitch markers 

• Tapestry needle, to weave in ends 

• 4 buttons, 1.125”/28 mm diameter 

• Needle and thread, to sew buttons

GAUGE 

17 stitches and 12 rows = 4”/10 cm after blocking, using US 8/5.0 mm needles, worked flat in stockinette stitch.

BUTTONED CIRCUMFERENCE 

Short Cowl 

9.5”/24 cm wide x 20”/51 cm circumference 

Uses approximately 190 yards/174 m, weighing 91 g.

Mid-Length Cowl 

9.5”/24 cm wide x 30”/76 cm circumference 

Uses approximately 276 yards/252 m, weighing 132 g.

Double-Wrap Cowl 

9.5”/24 cm wide x 50”/127 cm circumference 

Uses approximately 450 yards/411 m, weighing 215 g.

Because I value your knitting time, this pattern has been tech edited and test-knit to ensure the best knitting experience possible for you! If you require pattern support, please email me at hello@doublethestitches.com