Sokis

Sokis Hat and Cowl Set by Bérangère Cailliau

What Is Being Made

Sokis is a coordinated winter accessory set consisting of a matching hat and cowl designed to provide warmth and style during cold weather. Both pieces feature decorative cable stitching as a central design element. The set is created as a downloadable knitting pattern by independent designer Bérangère Cailliau.

Project Overview

This intermediate-level knitting project allows crafters to create two complementary garments that work together as a cohesive collection. The hat and cowl are designed to be knitted separately using the same yarn and coordinating techniques, making them ideal for a complete winter wardrobe addition.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Sokis pattern incorporates cable knitting as its primary decorative technique. Cables are created by crossing groups of stitches over one another to form twisted, rope-like textures that add visual interest and dimension to both the hat and cowl. This technique requires intermediate knitting skills and careful stitch management to execute properly.

Stitches and Stitch Work

The pattern utilizes cable stitches as the featured stitch pattern throughout both garments. Cable work typically involves knit stitches manipulated through crossing techniques to create the characteristic twisted appearance that defines the Sokis design aesthetic.

Materials and Yarn

• Yarn for Hat: Rowan Cashmere Tweed (80% wool, 20% cashmere blend), requiring 2 balls or approximately 145–165 yards (130–150 meters) of DK weight yarn
• Yarn for Cowl: Rowan Cashmere Tweed (80% wool, 20% cashmere blend), requiring 2 balls or approximately 175–200 yards (160–180 meters) of DK weight yarn
• Needles: 4mm (US6) circular needle for main knitting and 3.5mm (US4) circular needle for ribbing or edging, sized to achieve proper gauge

Yarn Weight and Fiber Content

Both pieces are worked in DK weight yarn, a versatile mid-weight that creates fabric with good drape and stitch definition—ideal for showcasing cable patterns. The Rowan Cashmere Tweed blend combines wool for durability and warmth with cashmere for softness and luxury, creating a premium finished garment suitable for winter wear.

Difficulty Level

Sokis is rated as an intermediate project, appropriate for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle cable techniques. The cable work requires attention to stitch counts and cable crossing sequences, making it more challenging than basic stockinette patterns but accessible to experienced beginners and intermediate crafters.