I have probably a dozen patterned scarves, but I tend to always go back to a few of my favorite knit and crocheted cowls. Perhaps it’s because they don’t compete with my shirt. Perhaps it’s because I’m too lazy to go upstairs and get something different out of the closet.

Either way, my daughter sees me with yarn around my neck quite often. Which is probably why she asked me to make her her own hand knit cowl.

This super easy pattern is the result. Great project for beginners who want to try working with circular or double pointed needles. Pattern includes toddler, child and teen/adult sizes so you can make matching mother/daughter, brother/sister, daddy/daughter cowls.