I have always loved this stitch pattern because it looks more difficult than it is to knit and it creates a natural spiral that drapes nicely, perfect for a cowl. I also used a larger needle that what would ordinarily be used with this yarn to add to the draping effect. While not reversible, the reverse side is also interesting with the eyelets more pronounced and the mock cables much less apparent. To complement the stitch pattern, I used the Channel Island Cast On and Channel Island Bind Off. Although more complicated than most cast on methods, these add feminine picot effects to the edges yet are very stretchy. With only six stitches in the multiple and an eight row repeat, the size can be modified easily, both in circumference and length.

This cowl is included in the article on Ribbing Stitches, as part of the Stitch Anatomy series in Cast On Magazine.