Knitted Reflecting Pool Cowl

 Introducing the Knitted Reflecting Pool Cowl, a stylish and versatile accessory that will add a touch of elegance to any outfit. Crafted with care and precision, this cowl is made using the finest quality yarn, ensuring both comfort and durability. The intricate knitting pattern creates a beautiful texture that is reminiscent of the tranquil ripples on the surface of a reflecting pool. With its timeless appeal and attention to detail, the Knitted Reflecting Pool Cowl is a must-have accessory for any fashion-forward individual. Whether you're heading out for a casual day out or attending a special event, this cowl will effortlessly elevate your look and make you stand out from the crowd. So why settle for ordinary when you can embrace the extraordinary with the Knitted Reflecting Pool Cowl?

Yarn: Lang Yarns Riva (52% Cotton, 48% Acrylic; 115 yards [105 meters]/50 grams); #0079 - 2 skeins

Needles: one 16" circular needle in size US 6 (4.0 mm), cable needle (cn) or dpn for cabling

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker

Gauge: 19 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette, 22 stitches = 4 inches in pattern

Okay, let's make a cowl! First, then, cast on 110 stitches loosely (or 121, 132, or any multiple of 11 if you'd like a looser-fitting cowl - this one clocks in at only 20" around unstretched), place marker, and join in round. Then we'll work a combination of Vandyke Faggoting from page 187 of Barbara G. Walker's A Treasury of Knitting Patterns and a basic chain cable, as follows. You'll need the following notation to continue. Remember you can always cable without a cable needle, if you'd like.

back cross (bc): transfer next 2 stitches to your cn and hold in back; k2, k2 from cn

front cross (fc): transfer next 2 stitches to your cn and hold in front; k2, k2 from cn

And now that you've got that down, let's continue like so:

Row 1: * k1, (yo) twice, k2tog, k8; rep from *
Row 2: * k1, k1 in yo and then drop second loop from needle, k9 *
Row 3: * k2tog, (yo) twice, k1, fc, bc *
Row 4: * k1, k1 in yo and then drop second loop from needle, k9 *
Row 5: * k1, (yo) twice, k2tog, k8 *
Row 6: * k1, k1 in yo and then drop second loop from needle, k9 *
Row 7: * k2tog, (yo) twice, k1, bc, fc *
Row 8: * k1, k1 in yo and then drop second loop from needle, k9 *

Knit rows 1 - 8 seven times, and then knit row 1 once more. Bind off loosely, tuck in ends, and block!