Intertwined Knit Cowl by Barb Bennett

Intertwined Knit Cowl

Knitting
March 2025
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
US 13 - 9.0 mm
250 - 300 yards (229 - 274 m)
One Size fits all
English
This pattern is available for $8.00 USD
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Intertwined Knit Cowl wraps things up in the simplest, most satisfying way: twisted stitches and slipped-stitch texture on big US 13 needles, worked in bulky merino into an oversized loop that settles over shoulders like it was always there. No cables to track here, just a rich, tactile surface that looks far more considered than the stitch count demands.

Construction and technique

  • Worked bottom-up, seamlessly in the round, one piece with no seaming
  • Twisted stitches and slipped-stitch surface texture throughout; no cable needle required
  • Oversized fit: generous circumference that layers easily, loops twice, or wears as a deep slouchy collar
  • Easy level; an approachable textured repeat with a high reward-to-effort ratio
  • Video tutorial and complete written instructions included
  • Schematic provided

Materials

  • Bulky weight yarn (sample shown in Merino Bulky by Bad Sheep Yarn)
  • 250-300 yards (229-274 m)
  • US 13 (9 mm) needles, worked in the round

Sizing

  • One size, oversized fit
  • Fits teens through adults, unisex
  • Refer to schematic for finished circumference and height

What’s included

  • Written pattern with all stitch instructions
  • Video tutorial for key techniques
  • Schematic with finished measurements
  • Instant PDF download

Intertwined Cowl completes the set alongside the Intertwined Hat and Mittens. At 250-300 yards, it is the kind of fast, low-commitment cast-on that makes a fully coordinated handmade winter gift genuinely achievable.