I was inspired to design this funky, fast, faux fur super chunky, cowl by stunning sunsets in cold weather. I chose to combine a mix of eyelash yarn and acrylic double knit I had in my stash. I absolutely love it because it’s soft, warm and a statement addition to any out fit.

Importantly, it’s an affordable, machine washable classic. I have loads of eyelash yarn in a mix of colors and paired with an easy-care acrylic double knit it is a great way to accessorise an outfit and create something quick. The combination of colors and even the stitch pattern is up to you. You can choose bright colours Or you can make it a more everyday item, that matches everything. You can also decide on the fit, by altering the width and circumference you knit, you can twist it before joining to make it a mobius cowl, or not. If you like, make a scarf and don’t join it at all. As with everything I design, “MAKE IT YOUR OWN!”

This super quick knit is a top beginner garment, with instruction videos. This design is for absolutely everyone. It suits all budgets and ability levels. You can start with an easy cast-on or a more complex provisional cast-on. This cowl is worked in garter stitch (shown here). Alternative reversible stitches are moss stitch or rib stitches. Knit it until it’s the size you want then join it with a seam or 3-needle bind-off to make a cowl.

This pattern gives you lots of options to build skills. I’ve used a provisional cast-on with a 3-needle bind-off at the join, I don’t like seaming. You can use a traditional cast-on and whichever seaming method if you prefer.

SIZE circumference untwisted approximately 25 in/ 64 cm, width 10 in/ 25 cm.

GAUGE
please check gauge after blocking
10 sts/12 rows per 4 in/10 cm using 10 mm US #15 needles in seed st holding 1 strand of yarn 1, yarn 2, and yarn 3 together.

MATERIALS used in the cowl shown
Yarn 1 Scheepjes Colour Crafter DK/light,100% acrylic, 328 yd/300 m per 100 g. Main color: 1 ball/ 90 yd/ 80 m.Sample uses Hilversum 4138.

Yarn 2 King Cole Moments DK/light, 100% polyester, 98 yd/90 m per 50 g. Main color: 1 ball/ 90 yd/ 80 m. Sample uses Magenta Pink 3516.

Yarn 3 King Cole Moments DK/light, 100% polyester, 98 yd/90 m per 50 g. Main color: 1 ball/ 90 yd/ 80 m. Sample uses Wine 3514.