Carlsbad Cowl knitting pattern

Description

Who doesn’t love a substantial cocoon of woolen warmth to fend off the cold of deep winter? This cozy cowl in two sizes (petite/tall), knit from squishy worsted weight wool is the answer for toughing out that bitter morning commute in style. Worked in reverse stockinette with short row shaping and accented by extravagant cabled panels, the piece falls into natural curves and folds to trap warmth near the neck and head. The deeper sections can even be pulled up to perform “hood” duty while scraping the car or waiting for the bus.Sample shown here is knit in Kent Worsted, color DriftwoodMatching Motif: Take a look at Torrey Pines or the Hills in Jamul
Suggested Yarns: Kent Worsted, Chebris Worsted, Confection Worsted, Better Breakfast Worsted, Targhee Tango Worsted, or any soft, springy worsted weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge

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

Finished Size: 28(56) inches in circumference and 9 inches in depth (at shortest point; blocked)
Yarn Requirements: 170(340) yards with short row shaping as described in pattern notes  
Gauge: 16 sts and 22 rows = 4 inches in stockinette (knit flat; unblocked)
Needles:size 10US (6.0 mm) 24-inch circular needle or size to obtain correct gauge