This cowl is quite snug fitting. It was designed for cycling, as a more stylish alternative to the ubiquitous polar fleece neck tube in the winter months. And crucially, with more pandas. Also doubles as a wide ear-warming headband in size S, if your hair’s a mess after your bike ride.

Knit Now issue 23 is out in the UK from the 27th June 2013. It can be bought from newsagents, supermarkets or knitting shops, as well as online from www.moremags.com