The FREYA cowl: a perfect match between the luxurious organic yarn Cashmere Delizia and the beautiful, unique FREYA “faux“ cable pattern. The voluminous yarn provides a fantastic stitch definition (especially in the lighter colorways) and creates an extraordinarily soft and lightweight fabric to keep you warm and cozy throughout the colder months. Be warned, it might be hard to ever wear anything else close to your skin after experiencing this outstanding yarn.

The cowl is mainly worked in the round. It starts with 1x1 ribbing, followed directly by the pattern which is shaped entirely by decreases and increases. The lower section is finished in rows to create a slit, making the cowl particularly comfortable to wear. The final section is worked in 1x1 rib again. Cast-on and bind-off can be worked with the tubular method for a professional finishing touch.

One idea behind this simple design is to help you become familiar with the wonderful FREYA pattern in rounds and rows, so that you can work it by heart when starting one of the more elaborate FREYA patterns, like the sweater or the shawl.

GAUGE

21 sts x 30 rds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in basic cable pattern, washed and blocked
(for easy reference: 18–19 sts x 26 rds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in stockinette stitch, washed and blocked

Each column of the 8-stitch basic cable pattern is 4 cm (1.5 inches) in width.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

The pattern is suitable for advanced beginners.

You get a multiple page PDF document with written row by row instructions; charts are offered when needed. Techniques are described and video tutorial links are provided.

Size Information

SIZES

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
(To fit toddler / child (approx. 5–9 y) / teen–adult XS / adult S–M / adult M–L)
Finished circumference: 38 / 42 / 45.5 / 49.5 / 53.5 cm (15 / 16.5 / 18 / 19.5 / 21 inches), to be worn with negative ease of 0–5 cm (0–2 inches), that means that the cowl should be 0–5 cm (0–2 inches) smaller than your measured head circumference
Version with slit
Height: approx. 20 / 23.5 / 26.5 / 30 / 33.5 cm (7.75 / 9.25 / 10.5 / 11.75 / 13 inches)
Version without slit
Height: approx. 13.5 / 15.5 / 17.5 / 20 / 22.5 cm (5.25 / 6 / 7 / 7.75 / 8.75 inches)

Materials List

NEEDLES

Circular needles in size 4.5 mm (US 7) or size to obtain gauge, with a length of 40 cm (16 inches) or longer (magic loop method)

YARN

Pascuali Cashmere Delizia (100% cashmere wool (organic, SFA-certified); 75 m (82 yds) / 25 g) in color 088

METRES NEEDED

Version with slit
Around 110 / 140 / 170 / 210 / 250 m (120 / 155 / 185 /
230 / 275 yds)
Version without slit
Around 75 / 95 / 115 / 140 / 165 m (80 / 105 / 125 / 155 / 180 yds)
Yardage may vary slightly depending on your knitting style and the yarn you are using! Always have a bit more in stock to be on the safe side.

NOTIONS

Stitch markers (BOR) // tapestry needle