Knits and purls make a subtle, graphic texture, while shaping creates a cowl that slips over your head and flares at the bottom to fit perfectly under your coat or hoodie. Make it in a semisolid gray for a wardrobe staple or pick your favorite bright hand-dyed DK weight to add a pop of color to your outfit. It’s worked from the top down and can easily be modified to be longer.

Finished Size
173⁄4” (45 cm) top circumference, 19” (48.5 cm) bottom circumference,
and 10” (25.5 cm) long.

Yarn
159 yd (145 m) DK weight (#3 Light).
Shown here: Hazel Knits Lively DK (90% superwash merino, 10% nylon; 275 yd 251 m/130 g): color White Wing Dove, 1 skein.

Needles
Size U.S. 5 (3.75 mm): 16” (40 cm) circular (cir).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Marker (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge
19 sts and 29 rnds = 4” (10 cm) over chart patt.

Learn more about this pattern on my blog.