I first discovered Celtic knots at the age of 14 and have been enamored of their interweaving intricacy ever since. For years I filled my school notebooks with Celtic doodles, so discovering that I could translate them to knitting was an absolute delight!
This cowl is so much fun to knit and watch the interweaving pattern slowly unfold. It is super soft and warm, with that lovely squishy texture unique to cable knitting. Perfect for a winter day.
Size
Circumference: 25” [64 cm], Width: 9” [25 cm]
Yarn
Lion Brand Heartland (94% Acrylic, 6% Rayon; 251 yards [230 meters]/142 grams): 171 Cuyahoga Valley, 1 ball
Needles
Size US 10 (6 mm): straight
Notions
Cable needle; tapestry needle; waste yarn for provisional cast on; optional: crochet hook for provisional cast on
Gauge
24 sts and 19 rows = 4” [10 cm] in pattern
Abbreviations
Please see our standard abbreviations.
Chart
Chart updated January 27, 2019. The only change was to correct the way the cable in Row 33, sts 22-25 are leaning.
Pattern Notes
This cowl is worked flat, starting with a provisional cast on, and grafted together at the end.
Cowl Instructions
CO 54 sts onto US 10 (6 mm) straight needles using a provisional cast on.
Work rows 1-40 of chart 3 times (120 rows total).
Finishing
Graft ends together in pattern.
Weave in ends.
About the Designer: Julie Linsenmeyer
About the Designer: Julie LinsenmeyerI fell in love with Celtic knots at the age of 14. So, you can imagine my excitement when I realized I could apply these designs to knitting!
I developed my knitting skills over several years of chronic illness. While stuck in bed, the challenge of learning new techniques and creating things of beauty was one of my greatest sources of joy. Now that I’m healing, I take delight in many more things – such as cooking, kayaking, swimming, walks in the woods, and learning many more techniques for creating beautiful accessories (you can check out my handmade silk scarves and jewelry on Etsy). But knitting will always hold a special place in my heart.
You can find more of my knitting designs on Ravelry
I just finished making the Celtic Cables Cowl! My first ever cable project! I am very pleased with the results, though I believe I found a mistake in the chart.
Row 33 – the cable to the right of centre, should it not be going in the other direction?
Also, any chance of a matching hat pattern being developed?
You’re totally correct about that cable! I’m so sorry about it but we’ve now corrected it.
And I don’t know of a hat being developed. But, we do have 5 pages of hats here if any of these work for you.