Our friend Annabella Serra rarely knits
from a pattern. She just takes off and
makes it up as she goes! We love this cowl
she created—with its lavish length and
unexpected switch from rib to stockinette—
and she was kind enough to share it with us.
Knit in a sublimely soft pairing of Alchemy
hand-dyed yarns, it’ll be the most
versatile piece you own.

How many ways can you wear this
beauty? Slip it over your head and
slouch it around your neck, or fold it
with either the ribbed or stockinette
end out. Want it closer to your neck?
Take a pleat in the fullness, pull it
to one side and add a pin. Pull it up
over your head for a soft hood.
Or pull it out long as a scarf, wrap
it around your neck and tie it or
fasten it with a brooch or shawl pin.
Did we forget anything?

If you want to substitute other yarns,
be sure to choose a dk-weight yarn
that’s at least 50% silk so it will
drape nicely and its luster will catch
the light. Lace-weight mohair adds
a hazy aura that allows you to knit
more loosely for great drape—choose
one that’s soft enough to wear
next to your skin.

(This pattern is also available as a kit with yarn on our website.)