Honeycomb Eyelet Cowl

This cowl consists of a pretty honeycomb pattern punctuated with eyelets. It is worked in the round and requires only one skein of worsted weight yarn. Simple left and right cross cable stitches are used to create the honeycombs. The result is a lovely cowl with lots of visual interest.

Yarn: Red Sock Blue Sock Yarn Superwash Worsted (100% superwash merino wool; 200 yd [183 m]/4.06 oz [115 g]). 1 skein. Shown in Chestnut.

Lichen and Lace Superwash Merino Worsted (100% superwash merino; 200 yd [183 m/4.06 oz [115 g]). 1 skein. Shown in Sugar Plum.

Needles: US size 7 [4.5 mm] 16” [40 cm] circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge.

Finished measurements: Approximately 9.5 inches (24 cm) tall and 11 inches (28 cm) wide laid flat, after blocking. Total circumference is approximately 22 inches (56 cm).

Skills required: Knitting in the round, cabling with a cable needle. Stitches used: k, p, k2tog, SKP, yo, 1/2 LC, 1/2 RC.

Pattern includes stitch guide, list of abbreviations, and the pattern stitch is both charted and written.

Originally published February 2017; updated February 2022.