THIS COWL has a stretchy, concertina- like fabric formed from reverse stocking stitch with stripes of stocking stitch and lace worked in a contrasting colour. The first part is worked flat, then a three- needle cast-off is used to join the two sides to continue working in the round. The central spine stitch is worked using both colours held together; increases form a point at the back of the cowl,and a purled i-cord cast-off gives a neat finish. A separate knitted loop is sewn on to gather the cowl at one side.