The yoked cowl is a really handy cold weather accessory with three style variations that ensure it works well inside or outside your coat and is comfortable whether you prefer a close draught free neck or an airy wide neck. The flexibility of the V-stitch allows it to pull on over the head and shape itself to your neck and shoulders. It’s also easy to adapt and there is a customisation section at the end of the pattern with ideas to help you make a truly unique item that reflects your personal style.

It’s part of the Vivid Winter Collection, which includes designs for this yoked cowl, warm mittens and a fun festive bauble style tree decoration all featuring the alternating colours V-stitch.

Narrow neck, medium neck and wide neck are different styles rather than sizes. Narrow neck is designed to be a close fit to wear inside a coat while still being flexible enough to pull over an adult sized head with some hair disturbance likely. Wide neck is designed for those who don’t like close fitting neckwear, don’t want their hairstyle disturbed or want to wear their cowl over a collared coat.

Tension: 5.5 V-sts x 10 rows = 10cm x 10cm / 4” x 4”.

Working method: crocheted in the round from top down. Optional upper edging (2 options) added at end.

Finished measurements:
a. Neck circumference: 43.5 (54.5, 65.5)cm/14 ¼ (21 ½, 25 ¾)”
b. Length inc slst edge: 24 (22, 20)cm/9 ½ (8 ½, 7 ¾)”. Scalloped edge adds 2.5cm/1”
c. shoulder circumference: 109cm/43”

Requirements:
Aran/worsted wool/alpaca type yarn in each of 2 shades:
C1 200m/220 yds (Drops Nepal 1101 used in sample);
C2 150m/165 yds (Drops Alaska 62 used in sample)
4.5mm (US 7) hook
8 lockable stitch markers
Yarn needle and scissors