I don’t know about you, but I am in love with chunky knits. They add so much style to any outfit , and work up quickly at the same time. The perfect combination of fashion and convenience, right?! The chunky knit cowl pattern that I’m sharing with you today a great starting point if you are new to cable knitting too.
The design uses a simple six stitch cable on a background of reverse stockinette stitch – I promise that it doesn’t get much easier than this when it comes to knitting cables. Plus the pattern calls for a bulky weight yarn, which is much easier to handle when learning a new knitting skill like cable knitting.
Pattern PDF File
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A Video to Help!
If you are new to cables, don’t be intimidated. I made a quick Youtube Tutorial to walk you through the basics!
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Choosing Yarn for your Knit Cowl
I used Knit Picks Mighty Stitch Bulky Yarn in Pomegranate to make this cowl. First of all, I cannot get over the colour! Its the perfect shade of red that I was looking for… it reminds me of a glass of wine! And once knit up, the scarf feels like luxury against your skin! It is so incredibly soft and cozy, you will not want to take it off.
If you can’t purchase this specific yarn, I suggest using any soft chunky or bulky weight yarn that is slightly thicker then your typical worsted weight yarn. Just make sure to make a little gauge swatch before you begin your cowl to make sure that it works up to the same measurements!
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Chunky Cowl Knitting Pattern
Here is what you will need to make this soft and snuggly cowl:
- US11/8.0 mm straight knitting needles.
- 2 Skeins of Knit Picks Mighty Stitch Bulky Yarn in Pomegranate
- Cable Needle
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
Gauge
14 Stitches, 16 Rows = 4 Inches in stockinette stitch
Create the matching Beanie
If you enjoy this cowl pattern, you can also make a matching beanie— the pattern is available for purchase below!
Measurements:
12″ (width) X 24″ (length before sewing up seam)
Abbreviations:
K: Knit
P: Purl
C6F: Cable 6 Front (slip 3 stitches onto your cable needle to the front of your work, knit the next three stitches, then knit the three stitches off of the cable needle).
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Pattern
Cast on 59 Stitches.
Row 1: K1, *P3, K6; repeat from * to last four stitches; P3, K1.
Row 2: P1, *K3, P6; repeat from * to last four stitches; K3, P1.
Row 3: K1, *P3, K6; repeat from * to last four stitches; P3, K1.
Row 4: P1, *K3, P6; repeat from * to last four stitches; K3, P1.
Row 5: K1, *P3, K6; repeat from * to last four stitches; P3, K1.
Row 6: P1, *K3, P6; repeat from * to last four stitches; K3, P1.
Row 7: K1, *P3, C6F; repeat from * to last four stitches; P3, K1.
Row 8: P1, *K3, P6; repeat from * to last four stitches; K3, P1.
Repeat rows 1 through 8 until your work measures 24 inches.
Cast off.
Finishing
Fold the cowl in half and seam together along the cast on and bind off edges. Weave in all loose ends.
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Pattern PDF File
The free pattern for this cabled chunky knit cowl is available right here on this page, as this site is sustained through ad support.
If you’d like your own copy, the Ad-Free PDF file (which will be emailed to you automatically) can be purchased through Ravelry, or by clicking the “Purchase PDF File” button to the right.
Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me, and I’m beyond grateful to be able to share my passion with you all.
22 Responses
Will you share your pattern for the matching cable hat for free, too?
If so ~ please send to my email address: SMGCoupons8@gmail.com
I belong to a Knit Crochet Give It Away group at my church and we make many different Items all year long to give away to those less fortunate.
Thank You ~
Did you ever find the pattern for the matching Cable Hat? I would love to have it also! Please email me – thanks! judymorgan6@gmail.com
Thank you!
I really love this cowl, especially the colour! I’m not so good at knitting, but perhaps this one will be something that I can manage. Thank you so much for sharing! I’m including a link to your post here in a my blog round up for great autumn crafts, hope that’s ok?
Of course! Thank you so much for sharing. Enjoy the pattern!
Oh, this is so pretty. I’ve never knitted anything with cables before, but am looking forward to trying this pattern. Thank you for making it free.
You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy it! I tried to make something super easy for cable beginners 🙂
Love the look of it so am going to try to knit it. Thanks, Lorraine
Very interested in Trying this pattern. Thanks
I would also like your hat pattern. This would be such a combination for the winter.
I have just made this chunky cable cowl and delighted with it. I am off to buy more wool to make more as extra Xmas presents for my family. Thank you so much for the free pattern. I didn’t have 8 mm needles so did it on 7mm and it worked beautifully. Also it took two balls of chunky as I was. Bit confused with skeins. Hope thathelps someone out there
No need for a scarf in AZ but you can bet I’m going to make it Absolutely gorgeous
Is this pattern for the chunky cable cowl? I don’t see any directions using the cable needle in your instructions
Never mind sorry I didn’t read all the way thru. I am new at this!
Can this pattern be done in the round?
Sorry, it cannot be done in the round because of how the cables are made.
How special of you to share this beautiful pattern with all of us. It is a beautiful cowl. I do hope you will share the hat pattern that matches as well….. color so luscious also. Merry Christmas to you….
Where can i find the pattern for the matching cable hat! I have been knitting lots of cowls but would love to make the set for my granddaughter! Thanks!
Hi Judy, the hat pattern can be purchased from my Etsy, Craftsy, or Ravelry stores.
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/LeeleeKnits
http://www.ravelry.com/designers/leelee-knits
https://www.craftsy.com/profile/leeleeknits-designs
Helo
Of course! Thank you so much for sharing. Enjoy the pattern!. I an very interested in Trying this pattern.
Lee lee,
So excited to get your pattern. I am in love with it and anxious to give it a whirl. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work and will also be anxious to do the matching hat. In fact I did one other pattern of yours, it was that zig zag scarf. Love it also. You do beautiful work.
Thanks Linda, I’m so glad to hear that you are enjoying the patterns! Have a great day!
Thank you so much for sharing the pattern, it looks such a lovely cowl to keep out the chilly breeze and it is a smart item using the cable stich pattern.