This sweater is not a Cowichan because it is unlikely you are Coast Salish or using homespun yarn from British Columbia; nevertheless, it includes traditional Cowichan features so you will appreciate that making a Genuine Cowichan with bulky yarn is hard work. Imagine having to make one in approximately 75 hours without a pattern. This pattern was created to accompany the article on Cowichan sweaters in the Winter 2026–2027 issue of Cast On.