First of all, what is a howl? You are familiar with a neck warmer, which is also called a cowl. It is basically a cylinder that can pass through the head, and worn around the neck. A howl is a convertible neck warmer that has a drawstring at the top to be tightened up. It can also be worn as a hat, a messy bun, or a ponytail hat. (i.e. h(at)-cowl).

Looking for a perfect pattern to knit, but got discouraged that there is no one-size-fit-all? Look no further! Why not invent your own? It is easier than you think. This recipe is guiding you how to.

There is no specific tension or gauge required. Just pick up two skeins of favourite yarns in different colours. Find a Brioche pattern you love, take the measurement, and start knitting!

This is not a standard pattern with step-by-step instructions to make a howl or a neck warmer for a specific size. Instead, it is a construction recipe that guides you to take your own measurement, and adopt a Brioche pattern to make a unique howl or neck warmer. Throughout the tutorial, I includes the note for the sample howl. This should give you the idea on what is needed for your own.

This pattern is free for personal use. You may share it freely, as long as you don’t alter it or claim it as your own. Please make a project with my pattern in Revelry, or tag me on Instagram (@sheep.knits). I love to see your creation with my pattern!