Loop Cowl is a simple cowl, worked in the round without purling. It’s easy movie-night knitting for 3/4 of the project, and the lace patch is easy to master.

Because this design is so simple, I’ve included notes to help you knit not only the cowl as written, but a thicker/deeper version, or a longer circular scarf. (You have a couple of options for that: work the written pattern multiple times, or increase the number of rounds in each repeat.)

However, I’m really pleased with how the base cowl turned out: the doubled fabric is very cozy, and it’s thick enough to stand up on its own or shape as more of a cowl-collar. It’s also just narrow enough to pull up as an earwarmer, although if you are big into earwarmers and plan to wear your cowl that way often, you may want to modify the loop to be a little smaller. (Hats and headbands feel warmer if they have no ease or even a little negative ease. I think.)

Gauge:
Gauge is 21 sts and 30 rows in 4”/10cm in blocked stockinette. Please be sure to check your gauge.

Materials:

• 285yds/85g or 1 skein Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo, or similar sportweight yarn; sample shown in Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo colorway Plomo.
• 1 16”+ circular needle in US5-6/3.75-4mm, or size needed for gauge.
• 1 spare 16” circular needle OR a DPN, in the same size or 1-2 sizes down from needle used to knit at gauge
• Crochet hook in F/3.75mm, or size that works with your yarn, for provisional cast-on
• Smooth scrap yarn for provisional cast-on
• Tapestry needle

Measurements:
One size, as written: about 22.5”/57cm around and 6.75”/17cm deep.

This .PDF includes a schematic showing the work-in-progress and the transformed final piece.