An updated version of this pattern was published January 2026. If you’ve previously purchased this pattern, I recommend downloading the updated version from your library.

Yarn: DK weight yarn, approximately 231 yd (211 m)/100-gm skein.

Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) or size needed to get gauge; 16” (40 cm) circular needles for the small cowl, 24” (60 cm) circular needles for the large.

Blocked Gauge: 17 stitches/4” (10 cm)
Blocked Sizes: Small {Large} 30” (76 cm) circumference; 12” (30 cm) height; {42” (106 cm) circumference; 12” (76 cm) height}

This pattern was originally created for the February 2012 Knitter’s Choice Yarn Club.