I work a lot and for years, searched for a wonderfully simple design that always looked good, classic and unisex. Something I could take off my head and gift to a friend when they needed a lift.

This is a ribbed cowl that can be worn around the neck, over the head or as a shoulder cozy. The pattern is written, with the sizing easily adjustable, based on a measurement most women know well. No math involved.

Getting ready for Halloween and want to take the baby as a Viking Queen, Dorothy in Oz or Princess Leia from Star Wars? Or maybe your munchkin is growing but so far her hair hasn’t kept up. Here’s an easy way to knit her some hair for a costume, cover her head against cold winds or just plain for fun.