Twisted X Neck Warmer

Need a quick gift?  Cold and need something to warm your neck right now?  This cowl can be made in a day and is sure to delight.

The highlights of this pattern are listed below. To get the actual pattern (pdf), please click here to download it (the pattern's free, don't worry).

Twisted X Neck Warmer

Craft Type Knitting Skill Level Easy+ (only trick here is cabling. Everything else is straightforward) Finished Size About 14.5" x 3.5" after steam blocking Gauge 4.5 stitches and 7 rows = 1" in stockinette stitch Yarn and Yardage 1 skein Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash (Bulky, 128 yards), or ~70 yards of any compatible bulky yarn. Needles US 9 (5.5mm), any type as this is worked flat. Other Notions 2 buttons sized 7/8" (or somewhere around that) Button or embroidery thread in a coordinating color to both sew in the buttons and make the buttonhole loops (you'll need the instructions found here to make the buttonhole loops) (note: link fixed if you found it broken before)

Happy knitting!

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