Who’s peekin’ out from under a stairway
Calling a name that’s lighter than air
Who’s bending down to give me a rainbow
Everyone knows it’s Windy
Who’s tripping down the streets of the city
Smilin’ at everybody she sees
Who’s reachin’ out to capture a moment
Everyone knows it’s Windy
(Excerpt taken from Windy by The Association)
As the winds begin to blow in the trees, whispers begin to form, and it’s possible to hear the leaves and branches meeting each other. This wind blowing against your neck can send shivers up and down. Made from a soft yarn, this cowl sits up near your throat to keep you warm and snuggly. Designed with a simple cable stitch, this is the perfect pattern for an advanced beginner or an expert knitter, looking for a quick pattern.
Yarn
Needle: US size 7/4.5mm, 24” (61 cm) circular needle.
Yarn Used: Madelinetosh Pashmina Worsted, 210 yards/192 meters, color Great Grey Owl.
Notions
Cable needle, stitch markers, darning needle.
Size
8.5” x 6½”/22 x 17 cm (17” x 6½”/44 x 17cm) . Measurements taken after blocking.
Gauge
26 sts and 27.5 rows over the cables.
Abbreviations
Please see our standard abbreviations.
Chart and Stitches
Ribbing: K2, *p2, k4; repeat from asterisk to last 2 sts before m, k2.
Cable stitch (8 round repeat)
Rnds 1 and 2: K all sts.
Rnd 3: *C4B, k4, C4F; repeat from * around.
Rnds 4-6: K all sts.
Rnd 7: *K2, C4F, C4B, k2; repeat from * around.
Rnd 8: K all sts.
Cowl
CO 108 sts, pm, and join in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts.
Work in ribbing stitch for 1½”.
Work cable stitch rounds 1-8 (using written directions or chart) for a total of 3 times.
Work in ribbing stitch for 1½”.
BO in ribbing pattern.
About the Designer: Nancy Bellamy
About the Designer: Nancy BellamyNancy Bellamy, of Live to Knit, is a tech editor, copyeditor and knitting teacher, as well as a pattern designer. She lives in Northern California with her furry family of 2 dogs, a one-eyed cat, and 2 chinchillas. She is an avid knitter and when she is not working you will find her knitting anything from a sweater to a pair of socks. Knitting is her life!
Come visit her at livetoknit.com.
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