This pattern uses a textured stitch, so it looks a bit different. It can feel tricky at first, but it gets easier as you go. You can make a short or longer version.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Short one: 10-inch height, 10-inch width (unstretched).

Long one: 16-inch height, 10-inch width (unstretched).

Materials: 10 mm (US 15) straight needle, 1 or 2 skeins Bulky Weight yarn (100 gram / 120 m), scissors, yarn needle.

Stitches Used: Knit: K, Purl: P

Note: Short one was made using 1 skein, long one took about 1,5 skeins. This stitch is worked on a multiple of 3 stitches, plus 1 (3x+1)

Instructions

Cast on 70 stitches.

Row 1 (wrong side): K1, *Purl the second stitch on the left needle (leaving stitch on left needle), then purl the first stitch (removing both stitches from left needle), K1* repeat from *to* end of the row. (Detailed explanation can be found in the pictures below)

Row 2 (right side): P1, * Knit through the back loop of the second stitch on the left needle (leaving stitch on left needle), then knit the first stitch (removing both stitches from left needle), P1* repeat from *to* end of the row. (Details can be found in the pictures)

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until your cowl is large enough to measure accurately and you feel comfortable with it. Bind off and leave a long tail for the sew.

Sew

Sew the side to make a round, like in the picture.