Sirdar Cable Cowl Scarf Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Cable Cowl in Jewelspun

What is Being Made

The Sirdar Cable Cowl in Jewelspun (Design No. 10348) is a luxurious knitted cowl scarf designed as a one-size accessory. This cosy home accessory measures approximately 22 cm wide by 130 cm long (8¾ x 51¼ inches), making it an ideal neck wrap that combines warmth with sophisticated style. The cowl showcases the distinctive hand-spun yarn aesthetic in a practical, easy-care format.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for Sirdar Jewelspun yarn in Aran weight. The Jewelspun range features opulent shade combinations and the coveted look of hand-spun yarns while maintaining the softness and light properties of an aran-weight yarn. The pattern specifies one 200g ball of Jewelspun Aran in shade 842 Nordic Noir, though alternative stunning colour options are available, including 845 Golden Green, 843 Setting Sun, and 707 Golden Feldspar. Jewelspun yarn is designed to be as easy to care for as it is to wear, making this cowl a practical luxury accessory.

Knitters will need two circular needles: a 5mm (UK size 6 / USA size 8) 120cm circular needle and a 4mm (UK size 8 / USA size 6) 120cm circular needle, plus a cable needle for working the cable stitches that form the pattern's visual interest.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Sirdar Cable Cowl is rated as an intermediate-level knitting project, making it suitable for knitters with some experience who are ready to work with cable stitches. The pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques combined with decorative cable work.

• Cable Stitches: The pattern features two main cable techniques. C6B (cable 6 back) involves slipping the next 3 stitches to the back of a cable needle, knitting the following 3 stitches, then knitting the 3 stitches from the cable needle. C6F (cable 6 front) follows the same principle but with stitches slipped to the front of the cable needle, creating cables that twist in opposite directions for visual dimension.
• Stocking Stitch: The base fabric is worked in stocking stitch (knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows), which provides a smooth, classic background that allows the cable patterns to stand out prominently.
• Circular Knitting: The use of 120cm circular needles indicates this cowl is worked in the round, a technique that eliminates the need for seaming and creates a seamless, professional finish.

Tension and Pattern Requirements

Achieving the correct tension is essential for this project's success. The pattern specifies 18 stitches over 10cm (4 inches) in stocking stitch using the 5mm needle, and 24 stitches over 10cm (4 inches) in cable pattern using the same needle. Sirdar triple-checks every pattern to guarantee success when the specified Sirdar yarn and recommended tension are used, ensuring that following these guidelines will produce a cowl with the intended drape and fit.

The downloadable PDF format provides complete written instructions with abbreviations clearly defined, making it easy for intermediate knitters to follow the cable sequences and shaping throughout the project.