Note: pattern updated on 27 Dec 2023. Make sure you are using the newest version of the PDF, please!

I designed this cowl to be a simple rustic knit, worked sideways for ease in sizing. Buttons allow the cowl to be removed without taking your hat off!

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The beauty of simple shines here – you could do tricky stitches, lace, or texture… but why, when lovely stockinette shows off the beauty of the yarn? I’ve worked this cowl in the workhorse yarn Cascade 220 carried with a mohair/silk blend lace yarn. Worked at a loose gauge, this yarn pairing works up quickly into a cozy cowl large enough to pul...

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