This top-down, bandana-style cowl features herringbone worked flat and in the round. I wanted an opportunity to explore the nature of herringbone fabric and play on the different mechanics of how it is worked, depending on whether knitting in the round or flat. I also wanted to incorporate resolving stitches differently based on the end/beginning of a round or coming to the end of a row. The Freia Cowl is named for the Norse Goddess Freia. As a goddess of love as well as a warrior, Freia is resourceful and wise. Inspired by her, I set out to design a cowl that would shield me from the elements, be creatively constructed, and allow me to learn more about my craft while creating something beautiful.