Using big, fat yarn and big, fat needles, you can knit up this ridiculously fast and easy cowl in a matter of hours. The Big Fatty cowl is knit flat in garter stitch with a smooth 3-stitch i-cord border, and the ends are twisted before seaming them together. It’s 100% reversible, and the double twist means you can just throw it on and look effortlessly styled without fiddling. Bonus points: BARELY ANY PURLING.

Instructions and suggested mods are provided for knitting with any yarn/needles/gauge.

A handy dandy quick print PDF pattern is also included!

Note US knitting terminology used throughout
Size Approx. 30–32 in (76–81 cm) circumference and 13 in (33 cm) wide
Yarn required Approx. 184 yards (168.2 m)/10 oz (240 g) super bulky yarn
Suggested yarn 2 balls of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Metallics
Suggested needles US 17 (12 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors
Gauge 9 st and 16 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in garter stitch
Skills required Knit, purl, slipping stitches, provisional cast on, kitchener stitch for both stockinette and garter (video tutorial links provided)

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