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A quick knit in aran-weight yarn, Cable Attraction features richly cabled (and surprisingly easy) panels that are irresistibly drawn to one another as they travel upward. Watching the cables take shape makes the knitting fun, and almost all of the cable crossings can be worked without a cable needle.

The finished cowl has a bandana shape that naturally molds itself to your body, shielding you from winter’s chill. Just fold the top of the cowl down inside for structure and a double layer of warmth. Instructions are provided for two cozy sizes; you can try the cowl on as you knit to decide which one is best for you.

Instructions are fully written, with optional charts.

Construction

Cable Attraction is knitted in the round from the bottom up. Decreases at the center front allow the cables to grow toward one another, creating a tapered bandana shape.

Sizes: Small (Large)
Size Small is shown lying flat. Size Large has one additional cable repeat and is shown on a mannequin.

Blocked Measurements:

Circumference at top edge: 18”/45.5 cm
Circumference at bottom edge: 36”/91.5 cm
Height in front: 16”/40.5 cm (20”/51 cm)
Height in back: 11.5”/29 cm (15.5”/39.5 cm)

Gauge:

16 stitches and 25 rows = 4”/10 cm square in stockinette stitch in the round, blocked
Yardage requirements and finished measurements will vary if your gauge differs.

Materials:

• Approximately 235 yds/215 m (295 yds/270 m) aran-weight yarn in a colorway that is solid or close to solid; shown in HiKoo Simplinatural in colorway 138/Harbor (183 yds/167 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein)
• US 4/3.5 mm circular needle (or three sizes smaller than size necessary to achieve gauge), 24”/60 cm long
• US 7/4.5 mm circular needle (or size necessary to achieve gauge), 24”/60 cm long
• Cable needle
• 8 stitch markers, including 1 in a contrast color
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Pins for blocking

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