Vanilla Velvet
scarf/cowl knitting pattern

Do you dream of the ultimate in softness and warmth when those cold winds blow? Make a classic cabled scarf, wrap, or cowl to cuddle yourself while warding off the chill of winter. Knit here with a sumptuous luxury blend, it would be wonderfully rustic in a different yarn choice. Pattern includes instructions for a scarf or wrap, plus a cowl in two neck-hugging sizes (S/L). Worked all in knit/purl combinations with occasional simple cable crosses, this is a great project for new cable knitters and a relaxing distraction for those more experienced. A great way to use a single, high-end trophy skein too!
  
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The samples shown are the scarf and small cowl, knit in Bare Naked Wools Cupid Fingering, color Marshmallow. See additional designer recommendations below.

Difficulty: Beginner + / Intermediate

Suggested Yarns:
Bare Naked Wools Cupid Fingering, Shetlandia Fingering, Jacob Fingering, Better Breakfast Fingering, Stone Soup Fingering, The G.O.A.T. Fingering, Blues Singer Fingering, Festivus 8.0 Fingering, Festivus 9.0 Sport, Fresh Sport

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement.

Finished sizes:
Scarf(Wrap): 6.5(18.5) inches wide and 59(76) inches in length (washed and blocked)
Cowl small(large): 18(24) inches in circumference and 12 inches in depth (washed and blocked) 

Yarn requirements:
Scarf(Wrap): 420(1700) yards
Cowl small(large): 300(400) yards

Gauge:
24 sts and 38 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch (washed and air-dried flat)

Needles:
size 3US (3.25 mm) or size required to achieve correct gauge
cable needle smaller than gauge needle
Note: circular needles or DPNs required for cowl; may be worked on a single short circular, two longer circulars, or a single long circular using magic loop method.