This cowl pattern is meant to be worked on during Great Lent with each section taking 4-5 days so that it’s done in time for Easter. For many of us, Easter is still chilly, and a cowl is a nice accessory to have at a cold midnight service.

The color scheme is based upon the Episcopalian colors of the church year, but many churches use the same colors. If your church uses different colors, feel free to change the colors.

The finished cowl/scarf is around 45” long and just under 6” wide, depending on your exact gauge. If you wish it to be longer, you can do each section twice, or you can make the center or border patterns repeat. If you wish to make it wider, cast on 120 stitches, and do each chart three times around. If you choose to use bigger yarn, please use the appropriate needles for the yarn size, and know you will need different amounts of yarn.