VersaCowl by Melanie Berg

VersaCowl

Knitting
April 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in colorwork pattern on larger needles and in lace/stockinette stitch on smaller needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
484 yards (443 m)
12" / 30 cm x 13.5" / 34 cm when lying flat
English German
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Some cowls aren’t just accessories. The VersaCowl is that kind of knit.

Soft, cozy, and delightfully adaptable, this is the piece you reach for when you want a touch of comfort and a little personal flair. It’s worn one way—but you get to decide what you show: the bold leopard pattern, the delicate lace, or the calm, smooth stockinette at the inside. Every look feels different, all from the same piece.

The gentle textures keep the project engaging and the finished cowl quietly special. Calm, rhythmic knitting leads to a piece that’s playful without ever feeling busy.

Knitted with Billow by Miss Babs, a soft alpaca/cotton blend, the VersaCowl is light, fluffy, and beautifully warm. Work it in the three colors shown for a layered, dimensional look, or simplify it with just two shades — either way, it’s a cowl that invites you to play with your style.

This is the cowl you reach for again and again. The one that gives a little extra comfort, a little extra charm, and a little extra “you” in every wear.

Yardage
Miss Babs Billow
• colorway “River Severn” (color A, dark blue)
64 g / 205 yds / 188 m used for sample
• colorway “Easy Sway” (color B, light blue)
49 g / 157 yds / 144 m used for sample
• colorway “Old Gold” (color C, ochre)
38 g / 122 yds / 112 m used for sample


Pattern has been tech-edited and test knitted.

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