This pattern was originally published as part of the Twisted Cowl Club in November 2012. Latest version published September 2020.

Versatility is at the heart of this cowl. It’s reversible, unisex, and looks just as great in a shiny silk blend as it does in a rustic tweed. The slipped stitches give a pleasing squishiness to the fabric, while the seed stitch squares offer great textured detail. Worked in the round with worsted weight yarn, the repetitive pattern makes for a quick and easy knit. Just follow the path and enjoy -- they don’t get much better than this!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 21”/53 cm
Height: 8”/20 cm
Measured after blocking

CONSTRUCTION
This cowl is knit in the round from the bottom up. For a larger circumference cowl, increase the number of cast-on stitches by 12 for each additional pattern repeat. You will need roughly 20 extra yards of yarn per additional repeat.

GAUGE
16 sts = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking. Gauge is not crucial for this pattern but it will affect finished measurements and yarn usage.

SKILL LEVEL
Advanced beginner: knitting in the round

YARN
Weight: worsted or Aran
Amount: 185 yards/169 meters
Shown in: Knitted Wit Silky ‘N’ Plied, colorway Yellow Brick Road and Berroco Blackstone Tweed, colorway 2661.

NEEDLES
US #8/5 mm (or size to get gauge) 16”/40 cm circular for working in the round

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, 20 stitch markers (one of which is unique for beginning of round)