Cabled Cowl in Plymouth Yarn Encore Mega Colorspun - F716 - Downloadable PDF

Cabled Cowl in Plymouth Yarn Encore Mega Colorspun – Free Knitting Pattern (F716)

This free downloadable knitting pattern from Plymouth Yarn guides knitters through creating a beautifully textured cabled cowl using the luxuriously thick Encore Mega Colorspun yarn. Pattern number F716 is offered as a complimentary PDF, making it an excellent choice for knitters who want a stylish, quick-to-finish accessory without any cost. The finished cowl is 10 inches wide and is available in three circumference sizes: 24 inches, 32 inches, and 40 inches, with the 24-inch version shown in the sample photography.

What Is Being Made

The project is a seamless, knitted-in-the-round cowl featuring an elegant repeating cable and twisted-stitch pattern set against a ribbed background. Cowls are closed-loop neck accessories that sit around the neck and shoulders, providing warmth and style without the bulk of a full scarf. Because this cowl is worked in the round on circular needles, there are no seams to sew up, making finishing quick and satisfying. The three size options mean the pattern can produce a snug, close-fitting neckwarmer at 24 inches or a more generous, drapey loop at 40 inches.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Encore Mega Colorspun, a super chunky weight yarn, in color 7154 White Taupe. You will need 2 balls for the 24-inch size, 3 balls for the 32-inch size, or 4 balls for the 40-inch size. Each ball weighs 100 grams.
• Needles: US Size 15 (10mm) circular knitting needle, 24 inches in length.
• Notions: One stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round, and one cable needle to work the twisted and cable stitches.

Encore Mega Colorspun is a super chunky yarn that knits up rapidly on large needles, making it ideal for accessories like cowls where a cozy, substantial fabric is desired. The colorspun construction blends tones together along the length of the yarn, adding visual depth and interest to the finished fabric even in a single colorway like White Taupe 7154.

Gauge

The pattern calls for a gauge of 10 stitches and 14 rows to 4 inches worked in the pattern stitch on US Size 15 (10mm) needles. Checking gauge before beginning is always recommended, especially when sizing is important, as individual knitters may achieve different results with the same needle size.

Techniques Used

• Knitting in the round on a circular needle, joining cast-on stitches to form a seamless tube.
• Twisted stitches worked without a cable needle where indicated (T2F and T2B), creating a lean or cross in the fabric by knitting into stitches out of order.
• Cable needle techniques for the T2PB stitch, which involves purling through the back loop to create a twisted purl effect.
• Ribbing as a foundation and finishing element, using a k1, p3, k1 repeat to create a stretchy, structured edge.
• Stitch marker placement to track the beginning of each round throughout the project.
• Chart reading – the pattern includes a stitch chart, with all rounds worked from right to left as is standard for in-the-round knitting.

Stitches Used

• T2F (Twist 2 Front): A left-leaning twisted stitch crossing two stitches toward the front of the work.
• T2B (Twist 2 Back): A right-leaning twisted stitch crossing two stitches toward the back of the work.
• T2P