This simple but elegant merino/silk yarn called for a design to match and this short cowl made the perfect thank you gift for dear Karna, who had just given me her entire needle collection!

This is a great beginner project that is knit in the round with a very simple 4 row lace pattern alternating with bands of all-knit rows. The cable cast-on and purl bind-off produce similar edges and give a nice even stretch to the cowl edges. This project is a quick easy knit with a bonus of big holiday style.

This simple moss stitch (seed stitch) cowl requires little effort for big reward and is a great beginner project. The cable cast-on makes a nice consistent stretchy edge that is similar in appearance to the purl bind off. The eco-friendly merino/alpaca blend wool I used was wonderfully soft and squishy, but any aran weight yarn would work, incl...