Neck Scarf

I was looking for some inspiration the other day and started an online search about a neck scarf. I came across a neck scarf that caught my eye, simple, elegant, and just begging to be re-imagined. After studying the photo closely, I wrote the stitch pattern down and decided to recreate it… my way.
It’s not an exact copy; I made the bands on both ends a 1x1, whereas the original had a seed stitch band. I also added a fourth row of cables to make it a little wider.
I used to tell my knitting friends that knitting isn’t just about following patterns, it’s about playing, learning, and letting your creativity lead the way. 

Please see the pattern below. 

Cowl Knitting Pattern (with Ribbing and Cable Detail)

Ribbing: Work k1, p1 ribbing for 10 rows.
R1: k1, p1
R2: p1, k1

Main Pattern: Always begin and end each row with k1 (edge stitch).
The stitch count assumes a multiple of 10 + 2 edge stitches.
Row Breakdown:Row 1 (RS): k1, k1, p1, k6, p1 (repeat 3 times), k1
Row 2 (WS): k1, p1, k1, p6, k1 (repeat 3 times), k1
Rows 3 & 5: same as Row 1
Rows 4 & 6: same as Row 2
Row 7 (RS – Cable Row): k1, k1, p1, 6CB, p1 (repeat 3 times), k1
6CB = slip 3 stitches to the cable needle and hold in back, k3, then k3 from the cable needle
Row 8 (WS): same as Row 2
Repeat Rows 1–8 until the cowl reaches your desired length.

Ribbing: Closing your work with a k1, p1 ribbing for 10 rows.
R1: k1, p1
R2: p1, k1

Finishing Instructions
Lay the cowl flat and overlap the ends, and sew them together neatly. Add buttons of your choice for a decorative touch.