The Kelp Forest Cowl Knitting Pattern

The Kelp Forest Cowl is knit with fingering-weight yarn held double to create a plush, dense, squishy cowl. It’s perfect for brisk morning walks, cuddling up by a campfire, stargazing on a chilly evening, and more. A circle scarf is great for anybody who wants to avoid having loose ends in their clothing. It won’t shift, budge, or fall off. It will also keep you extra warm on chilly days.

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This pattern is for a cozy, cabled, knit cowl inspired by the kelp forests in the Santa Barbara Channel. It features cables that look like tall kelp plants and bubbly lace columns. This pattern will be a good fit for any intermediate knitter, and a knitter who has mastered the basics will find it a fun challenge.

Materials

You'll need 400 – 445 yards (366 – 407 m) of fingering weight yarn, held double. I knit the sample shown in Manos del Uruguay Alegría.

Tools

The pattern calls for a 24″ (60 cm) circular needles in US size 6 (4 mm), as well as a tapestry needle for weaving in the ends, and a stitch marker.

Techniques

This is an intermediate knitting pattern, and uses cables, increases, decreases, and knitting in the round. The instructions are both charted and written.

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