Attabi Cowl

Attabi Cowl by Laura Chau

What Is Being Made

The Attabi Cowl is a cozy, neck-warming accessory designed as a quick knitting project. This cowl features finished measurements of 18 inches (46cm) in circumference and 9.5 inches (24cm) in length, making it an ideal layering piece for cooler weather. The design is particularly well-suited for showcasing solid or hand-dyed yarns due to its thoughtful construction.

Knitting Techniques and Stitch Work

This intermediate-level knitting project showcases an intriguing woven stitch combined with a stockinette stitch background. The pattern uses two contrasting colors to create visual interest, with small pops of color from colour B providing accent details against the primary stockinette stitch foundation. The woven stitch technique adds textural complexity and visual appeal to what would otherwise be a simple stockinette design, making this cowl both engaging to knit and beautiful to wear.

The cowl is worked in the round, which is the traditional construction method for seamless neck accessories. The pattern offers flexibility for customization—knitters can cast on any even number of stitches to adjust the size, though additional yarn will be required for a larger cowl.

Yarn and Materials

The Attabi Cowl is designed to use small yardage amounts, making it an excellent stash-busting project. The pattern calls for:

• Colour A: 65 yards (60m) of worsted weight yarn
• Colour B: 88 yards (80m) of worsted weight yarn

The sample shown was knit using Bijou Basin Bijou Spun (a blend of 50% yak down and 50% cormo wool, yielding 150 yards per 2 oz skein) and Devon Fine Fibres DK Cashmere (100% cashmere, yielding 110 yards per 1.75 oz skein). These luxury fibers create a soft, luxurious finished cowl, though the pattern is adaptable to other yarn choices within the specified weight range.

Needles and Tools

This pattern requires a US 8 (5mm) circular needle measuring 16 inches (40cm) in length, or alternatively, double pointed needles of the same size. A tapestry needle is needed for finishing and weaving in ends.

Gauge

The working gauge for this project is 16 stitches and 24 rounds over a 4-inch (10cm) square in Stockinette Stitch. Achieving proper gauge is important for obtaining the correct finished measurements and ensuring the cowl drapes appropriately.

Difficulty Level

Rated as an intermediate project, the Attabi Cowl is accessible to knitters with foundational skills who are ready to explore color work and textured stitches. The woven stitch technique adds complexity beyond basic stockinette, making this an excellent project for building technical skills while still remaining quick to complete.