I love bandana cowls because they’re low maintenance, easy to style, hard to lose, and place all the fabric where I need it; covering my chest and the gap in my jacket, with no bulk at the back of my (kinda short) neck.
This one is begun in the round, to give a nice shape to the back of the neck with a little additional warmth and ribbing for structure. After the ribbing you’ll start your increases and go until you’re happy, or out of yarn. I’ve provided two options for trim; garter stitch (shown on the gold version) and ribbing (shown on the Pride version). It’s easy and quick and can be worked in any yarn weight :) It’s also a great template for your to add your own stitch pattern or colourwork!
You will need:
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Gold version: 1 Ladybug sized skein of The Blue Brick in Muskoka, Escarpment or Superior DK, or about 300 yards of DK weight yarn.
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Rainbow version (Pride): 1 ladybug sized skein of The Blue Brick in Killarney, Manitoulin or Huron, or about 300 yards of fingering weight yarn.
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DK Version: 4 mm circular needles, 12”
Fingering Version: 3.5mm circular needles, 12”
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- 3 Stitch markers
Size*:
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DK Version: Upper circumference: 18”,
Lower circumference: 30”, Depth at centre point: 12”
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Fingering Version: Upper circumference: 15”,
Lower circumference: 24”, Depth at centre point: 10.5”
Gauge:
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DK: 22 stitches = 4” in blocked stockinette
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Fingering: 24 stitches = 4” in blocked stockinette
*If you have more yarn, you can adjust the cast on number for a larger or smaller cowl
