This design is the perfect hybrid between a cowl and a shawl. It answers the question, “how can I get the look of a shawl without having to tie it or worry about it falling off?” The stripes of lace and stockinette form a bandana cowl that looks like a triangle shawl from the front but is connected securely at the back.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Yarn
* Kingdom Fleece Fiberworks Dorset Fingering (100% Dorset wool; 3-ply fingering weight; 400yds/100g). Sample shown in the colorway “Bugs Bunny”. 1 skein.

Needles
* 4mm (US 6) circular needles (approx. 24”/60cm) or size to obtain gauge

Notions

• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers (2, plus 1 for BOR—I recommend a row counting marker)

Gauge

• 22 sts and 30 rounds = 4” in stockinette stitch, blocked
• Please make a gauge swatch to ensure a proper fit

Finished Measurements

• One Size
• Circumference at top: 25”/63 cm
• Length at front: 14”/35 cm

This pattern was made with yarn support from Kingdom Fleece & Fiberworks and features their Dorset Fingering yarn.