The fair isle or colour work layer and the plain-coloured stocking-stitch lining inside this double-layered cowl are knitted separately. The two layers are then knitted together to join them and finished off using an I-cord bind-off technique, which gives the cowl a smooth corded edge.

Some experience of fair isle or stranded colour work is needed for this pattern, although full instructions, which include photo illustrations are given for the construction methods used.