This highly textured hat and cowl are amazingly easy and quick to knit. The little stockinette depressions remind me of overlapping rose petals, hence the name. The overall pattern makes me think of beautifully knitted counterpanes (bedspreads), known for the three dimensional patterns knitted in.

I first came across a cowl similar to this one on YouTube at vivirtejiendo: “Cuello Bufanda con Trenza” (Neck Scarf with Braids). I’m always looking for opportunities to practice my Spanish language skills, so watched and knitted along my first version (white yarn) with the video. I didn’t really like the way the decreases were done, so modifie...