This simple cowl can be made by anyone who can cast on, bind off, and perform the knit stitch!
Lately I’ve seen folks pinning pictures of cowls, rocking cowls in their outfit posts, and sharing their desire for cowls for the fall season. It didn’t take long for me to get sucked in, and quick as can be I grabbed a skein of yarn from my stash and whipped one up for myself.
Making one of your own is as simple as one skein of chunky yarn, some large needles, and a few hours of knitting time - and my new free pattern!
Materials:
- One skein Lion Brand Thick-N-Quick (80% acrylic, 20% wool; 108 yds / 99 meters per 170 grams)
- One set size US 15 / 10.0 mm needles
- Darning needle
Finished Measurements:
7.5” wide x 42” circumference
Gauge:
7 sts x 16 rows = 4” thick n quick yarn 9 sts x 18 rows = 4”
Directions:
Using the long-tail cast-on method, cast on 18 stitches.
Knit all stitches until there are less than 3 yards of yarn left.
Bind off all stitches.
Finishing:
Match up both ends of the cowl, and using the yarn ends, sew sides together to form the cowl into a circle. Weave in any remaining ends.
** Note: Photo shows the cowl doubled over.
