This cowl was inspired by the 2025 Philadelphia Yarn Crawl, and knit using yarn from Yarnphoria, a wonderful local shop on Pine Street in Philadelphia.

This simple cowl features a marled effect and a construction that shifts from knitting in the round to working flat. The resulting split adds versatility to how it can be worn—open in the front, folded over, or tucked inside a coat—and helps reduce bulk at the back of the neck.

This is my second published pattern and a simple, beginner-friendly project. It’s free to download through June 30, 2025 as a thank-you while I grow my collection.

I hope you enjoy it! I’d love it if you gave this pattern a ❤️. Thank you so much for your support!

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Yarn
Jade Sapphire 2-Ply Mongolian Cashmere (lace weight, held double)
400 yards (366 meters) per 55 g skein
Held double to create a fingering-weight marled fabric

Colors used: Purple Rain and Deep Plum
Approximate yardage used: 350 yards from each color, for a total of about 640 yards held double
Plenty of yarn is left over—feel free to add length or width if desired.

Finished Dimensions (Blocked)

Width (around): 26 inches

Length (height): 13 inches

Feedback welcome!
If you notice anything that could be clarified or improved, feel free to message me here on Ravelry or on Instagram @jinx.made.

Yarn Substitutions

These substitutions were chosen based on fiber content, weight, and availability. I haven’t personally worked with all of them, so feel free to swatch and choose what works best for you.

Lace Weight (Used Single):
• Artyarns Cashmere 1
• Hedgehog Fibres Cashmere Merino
• Malabrigo Lace
• HiKoo Merino Lace Light
• Berroco Aerial

Fingering Weight (Used Single):
• Madelinetosh Pashmina
• Magpie Fibers Swanky Sock
• Fiberphile MCN Luxe Sock
• Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere
• Valley Yarns Huntington
• Cascade 220 Superwash Fingering
• Berroco Vintage Sock
• Paintbox Yarns Socks