Imagine Spring Cowl

The Imagine Spring Cowl is an elegantly textured accessory built around a unique cabled stitch pattern that achieves its cable effect using twisted stitches alone – no cable needle required.

The cowl is worked in one piece in DK weight, beginning at the front hem with an Italian tubular cast-on and twisted ribbing before transitioning into the main cabled stitch pattern. Both the front and back carry the intricate pattern, with a subtle central variation on the front serving as a focal point. Ribbing on the sides complements and balances the design, creating a finished piece that is visually rich yet structurally coherent. The name is inspired by Imagine, a Fawn Katmoget Shetland sheep whose fleece – blended with Romney lambswool in the original yarn – gave this design its identity.

The twisted stitch pattern, with its suggestions of fresh growth and emerging leaves, made the name feel entirely fitting. This is a rewarding project for knitters with experience reading stitch charts and working twisted stitches in the round. The pattern includes thorough instructions and is well suited to those looking for a sophisticated, technique-building accessory knit that works as a showcase piece for quality DK weight yarn.