Okay, here’s a really nice, striking cowl that’s designed to be super wide to give it texture. In order to knit it, you’ll need some size 3 needles (it’s worked flat), one skein of yarn, and a positive attitude (that part’s not mandatory). Oh, and you’re welcome to make it longer, although you may need two skeins of yarn.

Last year I knit my mother a cowl out of a different color of this same yarn, and I was very impressed by its airy texture and attractive folding. So when I saw another color, especially one with such nice earth tones, I had to get it and try again. This particular cowl is really wide (roughly 15” - which makes it layer so nicely), and this variegated yarn suits it perfectly, creating delicate and even stripes. I chose to knit it on the shorter side so that it would sit close to the neck and keep a person warm, but with a few more inches of length it would suit warmer temperatures as well. And it’s just so pretty!