chunky cable knit cowl pattern

If you like bulky cabled cowls then here is a weekend project for you.

Large cables give this big chunky feel and it is so easy to knit. Easy, if you have knitted cables before.

I used this yarn for the first time and I must say – I love it. I have very delicate skin, so I have to choose my yarn carefully. It fulfilled all my demands – it is natural and soft, won’t make my skin itch and the outcome is absolutely delightful.

Pattern is for straight needles and buttons are for decorative purposes only.

free knitting pattern for cabled cowl
Chunky cable knit cowl
  • 250 g / 9 oz (410 yards) of DROPS Big Merino (I used the color code 12 / maroon)
  • straight needles size 5 mm / US 8
  • cable needle
  • buttons
  • sewing needle
Cowl measurements (without stretching):
  • length: 65 cm / 25,5 inches
  • width: 30 cm / 12 inches
Abbreviations:
  • k – knit;
  • p – purl;
  • 10/10 RC – slip 10 stitches onto cable needle and hold back, knit next 10 stitches and then 10 stitches from cable needle;
  • 10/10 LC – slip 10 stitches onto cable needle and hold in front, knit next 10 stitches and then 10 stitches from cable needle;
Cowl instructions:

Cast on 90 stitches and knit 10 rows of 1:1 ribbing (knit 1, purl 1).

Pattern repeat:

Row 1: k20, p5, k40, p5, k20;
Row 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16: p20, k5, p40, k5, p20;
Row 3: 10/10 RC, p5, 10/10 RC, 10/10 LC, p5, 10/10 LC;
Row 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15: k20, p5, k40, p5, k20;

knit cowl scarf pattern

Repeat this rows 1 to 16 for 8 times total (if you want bigger cowl then add pattern repeats).

Knit 10 rows of 1:1 ribbing. Cast off.

Overlap your ribbing edges so, that they’re on top of each other and sew edges.

Attach buttons.

And chart for chart people:
Chunky cabled knit cowl chart
bulky knit cowl pattern on straight needles

I hope you liked it. I’m thinking that I need to knit something to match with this cowl. Maybe a hat? Or mittens? Let me know, what you would want to see in this set I’m planning…

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This Post Has 7 Comments

  1. Susan B

    The chunky cable cowl is lovely. Simply a very nice and different twist on cables that will be snuggly warm. Thank you very much.

    1. PatternDuchess

      Thank you, Susan B 🙂

  2. Jana

    A matching hat pattern would be very nice 🙂 Thanks for the pattern, it is great, it will be the first pattern for me to try out from your blog 🙂

    1. PatternDuchess

      Thanks, Jana. I just hope I haven’t made any accidental errors then 🙂

  3. Moly

    I think a hat would be the perfect complement to this wonderful scarf. Great for the whole winter. Thank you for your wonderful designs and tips.

    1. PatternDuchess

      Thanks, Moly. I have to say, all the answers (here and in email) have been “a hat”. 🙂 It’s so exciting 🙂

  4. Barb Mitchell

    Hi!
    I am not an experienced knitter but also not a novice either and I found this to be one of the hardest
    patterns I have ever done.I have done cable before but not as wide.
    I am sure there has to be an easier way to do the cables then the way I have done them but I don’t know how.
    I have searched on the internet to no avail, but I do plan on finishing this project before Christmas.
    Thanks for listening!

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