This cozy, unisex cowl reminds me of blustery days on the coast when I would hunker my chin down into my coat. If I’d had a cowl like this, made of soft wool to block the wind, I wouldn’t have needed to hunker.
 
The cowl is named for the pattern’s resemblance to plaid. You’ll find making the elongated stitches that create the effect to be easier than warping a loom to weave a true plaid, though!

This pattern contains specific instructions and links to video tutorials for the special techniques used: I-cord cast on and bind off, wrapped/elongated stitches, and slipped stitch colorwork. 

The cowl is offered in one size, which fits most adults, but instructions are included for scaling up or down in both width and height.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate
 
Skills/Techniques: knitting in the round, I-cord cast on, I-cord bind off, wrapped stitches, dropping wraps, slip-stitch colorwork
 
Yarn: Morehouse Farm 3-Strand Worsted 100% Merino or another soft, worsted or Aran weight yarn, in three colors.
MC: 140 yds
CC1: 75 yds
CC2: 50 yds
 
Needles: #7 US (4.5 mm) circular needles in 16” (40 cm) length
 
Notions: tapestry needle, scissors
 
Gauge: 15 stitches and 28 rows per 4”/10 cm in stockinette
20 stitches and 32 rows per 4”/10 cm in pattern
 
Finished Measurements: 8” high and 22” around