Namu Cowl

Image: A cabled cowl lies on a slightly mossy wooden deck. The cowl is knit out of a speckled tan yarn, and is neatly folded on itself.

Image: A smaller version of the cowl is knit out of a heathered, brown yarn. It lies on the same mossy, wooden deck as the first cowl.

“Namu” (나무) is the Korean word for “tree”. In traditional Korean paintings, the tree symbolizes resilience, constancy, and strength, and their gnarled and twisted nature is depicted in the all-over cabled motif. Wear this cowl when seeking warmth, like hiking in colder weather. Knit it snug with soft yarn for next-to-skin coziness or extra long to loop around your neck.

DETAILS

Sizes: Size S (200 yards) will result in a smaller cowl, while Size L (400 yards) will result in a larger cowl that you can loop around yourself.

Yarn: Worsted weight.

Recommended Yarn: Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted.
Sample is knit in the colorway Stephen Town.

Economically Accessible Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted.
Sample is knit in the colorway Rabbit Heather.

Needles: Circular needles in US 6 (4mm) and US 7 (4.5mm).

Gauge: Gauge is not critical, but swatching to see how the cables work up for you might be helpful to determine if you want a tight, squishy cowl or a loose, drapey cowl.

THANKS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thank you to Neighborhood Fiber Co. for providing yarn support, and to my test knitters @boo.pea, Caitlyn Hastings, @dallasanne319, Kathryn Chung, @ladybug.lily, Laura Artale, @liv.knits, @punk_momma, and @will_knit_for_a_degree.

SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNER Designing is a fulfilling hobby for me, so I will not be charging for my patterns at this moment in time. However, if you would like to tip me, please feel free to do so at my Ko-fi page. Ko-fi’s are never expected but always appreciated.

Pattern published: September 9th, 2019