This pattern is included in my new book, Cozy Cables. You can purchase the printed book here.

The Cross Country Hooded Infinity Cowl works up quickly on large needles using super bulky yarn. Like the long, gliding trails left behind by ski tracks, the big, bulky cables cross over each other as they work their way down the length of this cowl. A simple garter stitch acts as the backdrop for maximum squish factor. An oversized hood is added for extra coziness. Wear the cowl in one long loop or doubled up for extra warmth. This pattern is charted and includes written instructions.

CONSTRUCTION
This cowl is worked back and forth on straight needles and seamed together. The hood is made by picking up and knitting stitches using a long, circular needle and is seamed together at the top.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZE
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Note: Because 100% wool is used, all measurements are taken unblocked.

Cowl
6½ inches (16.5 cm) wide x 68 inches (173 cm)circumference

Hood
12 x 12 inches (30 x 30 cm)

MATERIALS
YARN
Super bulky weight, K+C Nordic Yarn (100% wool),43 yds (40 m) per 100-g skein

YARDAGE
300 yds (274 m)
Shown In White colorway (7 skeins)
Any super bulky weight yarn can be used for this pattern.

NEEDLES
US 17 (12 mm) 32-inch (80-cm) circular needle,or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
US 17 (12.75 mm) crochet hook
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
2 yds (2 m) of waste yarn in matching weight,for provisional cast-on

GAUGE
16 sts & 12 rows = 6½ x 4 inches (16.5 x 10 cm) percable repeat, worked flat (unblocked)

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
Provisional cast-on
Picking up and knitting stitches
Kitchener stitch
Grafting in pattern