Here I am in my new favorite cowl! Actually, this one is a sample for my shop and I can’t really wear it… so I’m going to make myself one on our cruise. If you’d like to join me, that would be swell!

We’ll be using the Nest Cowl Pattern, by Tin Can Knits. Like many patterns from Tin Can Knits, the Nest Cowl comes in a range of sizes and yarn gauges. We’re going to use my absolute favorite, worsted weight, merino yarn… Maxima from Manos del Uruguay. This single ply yarn is buttery soft and oh so squishy. If you haven’t knit with it before, you’re sure to fall in love!

The pattern is relitively simple, for such a stunning pay off. Did I mention that the cable pattern is reversible? It looks great on either side, so there’s no wrong way to wear it! It’s also the perfect project for enjoying the scenery… you only have to remember to cable every sixth row. Plenty of time for seal spotting!

This Kal is open to all levels. (Well, you do have to know how to knit/purl/cast on and off… but I’m assuming you do because you’re on a knitting cruise!) If you haven’t cabled before… I’ll get you started. If you know how to cable, I can show you a few tips to make it easier, maybe even faster!

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Pattern: Nest Cowl by Tin Can Knits (printed copy included with KAL)

• Sizes: Toddler (Child, Adult)

• Yarn: Worsted/Aran Weight 120 (140, 180) yards

• Gauge: 17sts & 32 rounds = 4” in garter stitch using larger needles.

• Suggested Needles: Us #6/4mm and Us #8/5mm 16” circular needle. (I’m a loose knitter, so I used #5 and #7)

• Notions: Cable needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle.

If you have your own yarn, the pattern alone is $7. With 1 skein of Manos Maxima it will be $35. I will pack these kits up, and bring them for the cruise!