Lightning Fast Lattice Cowl

When the winter threatens to blow down your door, you won't want to venture out without covering up from head to toe. The beautifully patterned Lightning Fast Lattice Cowl will help to keep the wind from blowing down the back of your neck, so you can look cool without getting cold. Better yet, a knit cowl pattern makes a great winter evening project because it's so quick to complete. Before you know it, you'll be looking for excuses to brave the cold in order to show off your gorgeous cable knitting patterns.

Intermediate

Knitting Needle Size10 or 6 mm

Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)

Gauge1 stitches, 2 rows, 3 inches. stockinette stitch

Materials:

Classic Wool Roving (100 g/3.5 oz;109 m/120 yds); Main Color (MC) Cherry, 77709 - 2 balls
Size 6 mm (U.S. 10) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
Cable needle
Cowl pattern cable chart

Gauge:

15 sts and 20 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stockinette stitch

Measurements:

Approx 11 x 24 ins [28 x 61 cm]

Abbreviations:

Alt = alternate(ing)
Approx = approximately
Beg = beginning
K = knit
P = purl
pat = pattern
rep = repeat
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)

C4B (Cable 4 Back):
Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and leave at back of work.
Knit next 2 stitches from left-hand needle, skipping stitches on cable needle.
Knit 2 stitches from cable needle. Cable C4B is complete.

C4F (Cable 4 Front):
Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and leave at front of work.
Working behind cable needle, knit next 2 stitches from left-hand needle.
Knit 2 stitches from cable needle. Cable C4F is complete.

T4B (Twist 4 Back):
Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and leave at back of work.
Knit next 2 stitches from left-hand needle, skipping stitches on cable needle.
Purl 2 stitches from cable needle. Twist T4B is complete.

T4F (Twist 4 Front):
Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and leave at front of work.
Working behind cable needle, purl next 2 stitches from left-hand needle.
Knit 2 stitches from cable needle. Twist T4F is complete.

Instructions:

Cast on 66 sts.
1st row: (RS). K2. P3. t4B. t4F. (P4. t4B. t4F) 4 times. P3. K2.
2nd and alt rows: K2. Knit all knit sts and purl all purl sts as they appear to last 2 sts. K2.
3rd row: K2. P1. (t4B. P4. t4F) 5 times. P1. K2.
5th row: K2. P1. K2. P8. (C4B. P8) 4 times. K2. P1. K2.
7th row: K2. P1. (t4F. P4. t4B) 5 times. P1. K2.
9th row: K2. P3. t4F. t4B. (P4. t4F. t4B) 4 times. P3. K2.
11th row: K2. P5. C4F. (P8. C4F) 4 times. P5. K2.
12th row: As 2nd row.
Rep these 12 rows for pat until work from beg measures approx 24 ins [61 cm], ending with a 12th row of pat.
Cast off in pat.

Finishing:
Pin cowl to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry. Sew back seam.

If you like the Lightning Fast Lattice Cowl, be sure to check out 21 Killer Knit Cowl Patterns for more straight needle cowl patterns.

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Tricia108

Aug 26, 2017

I was in a new yarn store today and saw the perfect yarn for this. I like the way the instructions are written. I find cable confusing but I don't think I will have any trouble with this pattern. This will work up so nicely and your friends will think you paid a fortune for the cowl. Thank you.

RachelAnne

Feb 03, 2017

This is gorgeous and looks like a great way to practice cable knitting. Can't wait to give it a shot!

Susan S

Dec 12, 2016

What I like about this cowl pattern is that it's worked flat and then the two ends are sewn together at the end. Although I don't mind working in the round, I prefer making flat pieces on straight needles. This is perfect for that and the cables and color are so pretty.

The Designing Peng uin

Sep 13, 2016

Another interesting cowl and a good way to solidify your cable ability... one of the great features of these cowl and scarf patterns is the chance to learn and practise skills before taking that giant leap into a jacket or sweater that needs that special stitch