COVID-19 kinda put the kibosh on Hot Girl Summer, but nothing can stop the Hot Goblin Summer. Stay in? Aw, yeah. Go out? Let’s do it. Move underground, in a mushroom, next to a swamp? Get it, goblin queen, in your airy, light linen cowl/hood.
Done in slightly loose garter stitch, this cowl has an interesting, no-seam construction that gives it a subtle patchwork look and easy drape. Great for beginners and perfect mindless knitting for the experienced. More importantly, it’s an exercise in the art of total imperfection for all.

Optional, but recommended: adding in some simple embroidery provides even more interest, and is super fun.

Skills used
Knit, yarn over, increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches, 3 needle bind off, basic sewing (optional)

Materials

• El Linio by Schoppel-Wolle* (100% linen; 164 yards/150 meters per 50 g hank) 2 hanks
• 3.5 mm/US 4 circular (24 in) needles
• 4.5 mm/US 7 needles, circular or straight, for binding off
• Measuring tape
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• (optional) 1 or 2 contrasting colors of embroidery floss and embroidery needle