I have a soft top car and whenever the roof is down, there is a massive draft at the back of my neck. So I’ve created this really simply cowl to help keep me warm while I’m driving. The simple rib means that it is stretchy enough to fit over your head easily whilst also fitting snuggly around the neck to keep the draughts out.
I used Size 7 1/2mm needles with around 250 yards of yarn. Any yarn is fine – they grey cowl uses Sirdar Bonus Aran (20% acrylic/80% wool mix.) and the pink cowl uses Wendy Mode’s Aran (50% Pure Merino Wool).
- Cast on 52 stitches loosely (if you knit tightly you may need to increase by 4 or 8 stitches).
- Row 1: *K2, P2* Repeat between * until the end of the row
- Repeat Row 1 your knitting is around 30cm long.
- Cast off loosely
- Sew up 2/3 of the edges to form a circular piece of knit.
- Fold horizontally leaving the top part of the cowl slightly shorter than the section underneath.
- Add some buttons for decoration if you wish.
If you do knit this pattern, please send me photos as I’d love to see them 
i had tried this pattern. I followed the pattern yet my piece was to small. I dont think i did anything wrong can you help me. I am upset i spent alot of time doing this and i feel lost now. Please help.
Do you knit quite tightly? Is the pattern quite stretchy when you pull it sideways? If you are a very tight knitter, you might need to cast on more stitches or use a larger needle size to make sure that it’s long enough and stretchy enough to pull over your head.
Also, what yarn were you using? I’ve tried this pattern with quite a few different yarns without a problem although I’m guessing that a cotton yarn might not have enough give in it.
Thanks for your post.
thanks for your pattern!! i made my cowl with a bulky pink yarn and i love it! i think i am going to make another cowl, this time with a medium yarn. it’s such a simple, easy-to-follow pattern for a beginner like me. thanks again! =)
great post, very informative.
This is the best pattern I’ve come across for a cowl that actually stays where you want it to. So simple and so quick! Love it, thanks a million x
p.s. I do have a picture but don’t know how to show you :/
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I like this cowl especially how you have folded it over so it’s double thick.
Thanks for sharing!!
Is the finished length only 11 inches?
Lori – yes, although you can add more rows for a longer cowl if you wish
Sarah, just love the look of this cowl! Just want to make sure I understand something as I am not extremely experienced in knitting. So you are NOT knitting in the round, correct? This is a flat, approx 12 inches long scarf that when you are finished you fold in half, and then sew the two ends together as you have done in the front, and add buttons? Thanks!
Kate – yes, that’s right
Hi Sarah
This is a beautiful cowl, I’m just getting started but looks achievable for me. Thanks so much for posting the pattern as well as the pictures.
best wishes
Billie