Cable crossings across 2 x 4 ribbing give Laura Aylor's bulky cowl Apfelwein a lot of texture. The stitch pattern looks especially beautiful in hand-dyes.  This cowl is easily resized or modified for a different gauge.

Size: 5.5" tall x 21" around
Yarn: 90 yards bulky weight
Needles: US 11 (8.0mm)
Gauge: 11 stitches and 16 rows = 4" in stockinette
Skills needed: Multi-step cables and Sewn bind off