Recreating a Cable Cowl from a Photograph

While browsing knitting inspiration, I came across a photograph of a cable cowl that immediately caught my attention. The image did not include a pattern, but the stitchwork was clear enough to invite closer inspection. I decided to to recreate the design based solely on what I could see in the picture by analyzing the photo in detail: Stitch Counting: I zoomed in and counted the visible stitches across each repeat, noting the cable structure and spacing.

Row Tracking: I examined the vertical progression of the cables to estimate row counts and identify the rhythm of the pattern.

Chart Drafting: Using my experience with pattern charts, I sketched a working version of the pattern, design, adjusting as needed to match the photo.
Once the chart was complete, I started to cast on the stitches. I used a different color and type of yarn than the original. The stitch pattern I put together matched the photographed cowl exactly. 

Pattern:

Cast on 34 stitches, knit 14 rows in seed stitch, 

First and last stitch in every row is a purl stitch,

Rows 1, 3, 5: P1, *k2, p1, k6, p1* repeat to end, last stitch P1, 

Rows 2, 4, 6: P1, *p2, k1, p6, p2* to last stitch P1

Row 7: P1, *k2, p1, place 3 stitches on a cable needle and hold in back, k3, k3 from the cable needle, p1* repeat to end, last stitch P1

Repeat rows 1 to 6 until reaching desired length,

Repeat 14 rows in a seed stitch patter. Bind off all stitches.