The temperatures are slowly dropping, and so are the hours of daylight. You’re starting to notice a more regular chill on the back of your neck as you venture out to see what hidden gems you can find.

Knit in a textured stitch that resembles a trusty basket, and including a soft inner lining for an extra layer against the encroaching cold, even those searching high and low for what they need in a grocery store can get in on the fun with their own version of this cowl!

If you post your own version on social media, feel free to tag me (@annabeth_is_knitworthy on Instagram) so I can see them!

Materials
Needles: Size US 4 (3.5mm) needles with cord at least 14” (35cm) long to knit in the round.
A second pair of needles will be needed for the Kitchener stitch at the end.

Yarn: Approx. 262yds/240m of DK weight yarn for outer layer and 175yds/160m of a DK weight yarn or 350yds/320m of a fingering or fuzzy lace weight yarn held double for the inner lining.
Sample shown made with 262yds/100g of Bracken DK (262yds/240m/100g) and 350yds/75g of Holly Fingering (465yds/425m/100g) from Painted Fern Fiber Co.

Notions: BOR marker, tapestry needle

Gauge & Sizing
Gauge: 4 x 4” or 10x10cm = 22 sts x 36 rows in basketweave pattern in the round after blocking.
21.5 sts x 33 rows in stockinette in the round after blocking

Sizes: One size

Finished Measurements:
13”/ 33cm wide and 10”/25.5cm long laying flat after blocking

Other Yarn Recommendation from Testers
Lion Brand, Cottino
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Pasley Knits, Swimming Suri
Claws Out Yarn Co, Kitten DK
Asylum Fibers, Fingering
Barnyard Knits DK
Fangirl Fibers, Merino DK
Explorer Knits and Fibers, Rockies DK
Explorer Knits and Fibers, Boucle DK