This cowl is knit from the top down and requires a crochet provisional cast-on to create a folded brim. It also features an icord that is inserted through the folder brim for a nice finishing touch. Using yarns with high contrast to get the best out of the pattern is recommended. This pattern was professionally tech edited in 2023.

This cowl came to me after I saw this stitch pattern on social media. Right there I knew I wanted to create a new pattern using it.

I imagined using single-ply fingering yarns, but when my order from the Leading Man Fibers Arts came in the mail, I had to tack and use this yarn instead. Any fingering weight yarn with wool content will work great for this pattern.

Unless there are major discrepancies in gauge, 1 skein/ 100g fingering weight yarn for MC is enough to knit the cowl. A 20g mini skein should also be enough for the CC. This cowl is a great way to use your sock sets!

Level = Intermediate

Finished garment measurements
20.5”/ 24” (52 cm / 61 cm) circumference; 15“ (38 cm) height

MATERIALS
Yarn:
MC: (70g, 80g) of Fingering weight yarn
CC: 20g of Fingering weight yarn
Leftover yarn for provisional crochet cast on

Needles:
2 Size US3 (3.25 mm) circular needles (16” / 40 cm) (one extra for picking up stitches and working the folded brim)
4 DPNs for icord making in size US 7 (4.50mm)

Other notions: Stitch markers, crochet hook for provisional cast-on, tapestry needle, progress keeper, safety pin, scissors.

GAUGE
26 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette on size US3 (3.25 mm) needles
Gauge is not crucial for this project. However, changes in gauge might result in a different yardage requirement.

NOTIONS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Provisional cast-on with crochet hook, knitting and purling, knitting in the round, yarn over, knitting through the back loop, pulling stitches, working with 2 colors, wrapping floats, picking up stitches, binding off with 2 needles.