This cozy cowl makes a perfect first project for beginning knitters with step-by-step directions and explanations of new terminology. Worked flat and seamed in chunky yarn, you can have a cute cowl to wear in just a few knitting sessions. Experienced knitters can whip this up as a last-minute gift in an afternoon.

Skill Level: beginner

Sizes:
one size, fits most adults and older children
5.5” 14 cm wide x 30” 76 cm circumference

Materials:
• Yarn: 1 skein of 87 yards 80 m Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, shown in color bluegrass
If substituting yarn, look for “super bulky #6” yarn

• size US 13 9.0 mm needles
• tapestry/yarn needle

Gauge:
8.5 stitches x 15 rows = 4” x 4” in garter stitch (knit all stitches)

For this cowl, gauge is not important because it is a loose fit that drapes around the neck.
However, if you wish to achieve the correct gauge, refer to beginner-friend explanation in pattern.

Skills Needed:
This is a perfect first-ever knitting project. You will:

cast on
knit
bind off
stitch finished ends together

This pattern is offered for FREE as a Ravelry download. If you see it listed for sale anywhere, please alert the designer at Vinthill@hotmail.com.