Gin Thistle

Gin Thistle is meant to be worn long in front, or over your coat, rather than doubled at the neck or hidden beneath a layer. Around the cowl, simple cables cross back and forth to create distinct diamonds, worked upwards in a long panel. At each end, the panel is then framed and accented with a couple more cables.

I played with the ribbing transition on top and bottom, as I love to do, but overall this is a simple, quick knit with just a few things to keep track of. However, those things are all bold and geometric, designed to remain visible.

Modifying this for either length or width is simple, and instructions are given in the pattern.

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