I love a quick beanie, especially in worsted weight. This project creates a warm, squishy, winterful beanie that will keep you warm through the chillier months. The color combinations are endless, and can be tailored to your taste and style. If I am really concentrating, I can finish this pattern in less than a day (perfect for gift knitting!)....

I designed this cowl for my twin sister, Mariko (can you guess what year we were born?). I used inspiration from southwest color schemes, and indigenous textile designs to create this pattern. The cowl is knit in the round, with a provisional cast-on and is grafted closed with the Kitchener stitch. It can be made to be any length or width, by r...