Rocky Cliffs

Thank you all for your overwhelming love, wishes and messages I’ve received after gifting the ‘Rocky Cliffs’ cowl for Christmas. You have touched me in so many ways. The 'Rocky Cliffs' cowl should be a paid pattern as of January 1st but I’ve decided to keep this pattern for FREE, forever! As a BIG THANK YOU to you and the warmhearted knitting community for supporting me in different ways from the happiness, likes, messages, hearts, purchasing my patterns to being my friend. It means a lot to me! Thanks, Gretha If you want to knit the cowl together with me, feel free to join me in the [Knit Along.][1] _____ INFO The undulating cables and a subtly rippling textured pattern in this cowl are both harmonious and continuously interesting. Rocky Cliffs is highly adaptable and can easily be knitted in other fibers or gauges for an equally impressive result. The design is as well suited to tonally dyed fibers as it is to solid hues. A fun knit perfect for gift-giving, because everyone would be pleased to wear this timeless cowl. The pattern has fully written instructions and and also a chart for the cable & texture repeat. A photo tutorial for easy blocking is provided in the pattern too, and also video tutorials for the cast on and cabling without a cable needle if you're interested. _____ YARN Worsted version Madelinetosh Tosh Merino (100% Merino Wool, 1 skein-210yds/192m). Sample yardage, 197yds/180m in color Smokestack. Or any worsted weight yarn: approx. 197-219yds/180-200m. _____ Lace version, knitted with 3 strands together. Malabrigo Lace (100% Wool, 50 gr-470yds/430m). Sample yardage, 884yds/775m in color Polar Morn. Or any lace weight yarn with 3 strands together: approx. 766-875yds (700-800m). _____ MATERIALS 24” (minimum 60 cm) circular needles. Worsted US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 9 (5.5 mm). Crochet hook, US 7.5 (4.5 mm). Lace US 6 (4.0 mm) and US 8 (5.0 mm). Crochet hook, US 7.0 (4.0 mm). Stitch marker, cable needle, tapestry needle. _____ GAUGE - BLOCKED 4" (10 cm) - in slip stitch pattern Worsted 14 stitches x 23 rows. Lace 16 stitches x 27 rows A different gauge will affect final size and yardage. _____ FINISHED DIMENSIONS Worsted, approx. 24.5” (62 cm) circumference x 13“ (33 cm) height. Lace, approx. 25” (64 cm) circumference x 13.5“ (34 cm) height. _____ ADJUSTMENTS The cowl is highly adaptable and adjustments are provided in the pattern. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/gretha-mensen/4093570/1-25