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The Crosswinds Cowl is a top-down cowl is worked flat to form a bandana point, then joins to work in the round for a seamless finish. Using two colours of worsted-weight yarn, this cowl features sections of stockinette, airy eyelets, and garter ridges, resulting in a visually striking design. Cozy, lightweight, and versatile, it’s the perfect accessory for layering in any season.

Details about the Pattern

• Skill Level: Adventurous Knitter

• Instructions are organized into sections, making the pattern easy to follow

• Techniques used: I-Cord Tab Cast-On, Knitting Flat and In the Round, Garter Ridges, Eyelets, I-Cord Bind Off, Grafting I-Cord Ends

• Stitches used: knit, purl, M1L, M1K, k2tog, sl1wyif, sl3wyif, ssk, tbl, yo

• Notions: Tapestry needle Removable stitch marker Stitch markers (4) Cable Needle Or DPN

Yarn Requirements:

Main Colour (MC): 100 g, 210 yd / 192 m of worsted weight yarn (1 skein)
Contrast Colour (CC): 100 g, 210 yd / 192 m of worsted weight yarn (1 skein)

Sample 1:
Main Colour- Malabrigo Washted Worsted 100% Superwash Merino Wool, colourway Heirloom Vegetables,
Contrast Colour- Malabrigo Rios Worsted 100% Superwash Merino Wool, colourway English Garden

Sample 2:
Main Colour- Malabrigo Rios Worsted 100% Superwash Merino Wool, colourway Teal Heather
Contrast Colour- Malabrigo Washted Worsted 100% Superwash Merino Wool, colourway Indiecita

(I used approximately 82 g, 173 yds / 153 m of the MC and 70 g, 147 yds / 134 m of the CC for my samples)

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and tested by knitters with various skill levels. For inspiration, click here.

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