Thank you so much to my wonderful test knitters and my tech editor, Cassandra Caiado!

Find the companion shawl HERE!

If it’s a crime to love a bandana cowl then lock me up. They are simple to make and cozy to wear. This one is based on a triangular shawl design from 2015.

This cowl is a good chance to use a favourite colour combo. I suggest using two colours with lots of contrast and avoid busy yarns such as variegated colours or stripes.

This design is knit from the top to the bottom in the round to the ribbing which is worked flat with short rows for shaping
around the neck. It uses basic elements like knits, purls and yarn overs to create something magical.

Skill Level
Rookie-Apprentice-Virtuoso-Genius

Skills knit, purl, yarn over, German short rows

Sizes one size - see pattern for a schematic with measurements

Gauge approx 28 sts and 38 rows = 10 cm (4”) in Irish moss st on 3.5 mm (US 7) after blocking

Yardage and Yarn
fingering weight wool in 2 contrasting colours:
Colour A = approx 65 g (300 yds)
Colour B = approx 55 g (245 yds)

Suggested Brand
2 skeins October Knits Superwash BFL Helix Sock
100% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool
365 m (399 yds) per 100 g
shown in colours Handsome Santa (teal - Colour A) and Secret of the Ooze (green - Colour B)

Needles
3.5 mm (US 4) 40 cm (16”) circs
3.5 mm (US 4) 60 cm (24”) circs - to change to as the cowl grows (optional)
4 mm (US 6) of any type for BO or size needed to obtain gauge

Other Materials
tapestry needle or teeny crochet hook for tails
3 ring stitch markers