Ely Capelet by Bobbi IntVeld is an ideal first cabled project. It's first knit flat and then seamed, and the cowl is formed by picking up stitches and knitting in the round.
SIZES AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
XS/S (M/L)
Circumference at bottom edge: 45½ (54)“
Body depth: 12¼ (14)“
Collar depth: 7½“
GAUGE:
12 stitches and 14 rows = 4" in St st
Needles and notions are not included.
It's knit using US size 10.5 and 11 knitting needles, or sizes needed to obtain gauge.