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I thought I'd share a recent pattern.


I needed something to keep my neck warm at hockey games so I created the Garden Glen Cowl.

Yup! This is me!

This pattern holds two strands of yarn together throughout creating a thick dense fabric that is incredibly warm. If you prefer a lighter weight cowl, use a smaller needle and one strand of yarn. It is long enough to pull up over your mouth and nose and still keep your neck and throat warm. It is a fast pattern: I finished it in about three hours. The pattern itself works up in a spiral, building on the stitches in the previous row. There is no need to keep track of the first and last stitch, just continue knitting the pattern until it reaches the specified length, or the length you would prefer.

It is long enough for me to pull up over my nose and throat, but, as you can see in the picture, slouches down nicely.






It features a seamless style with a fun diagonal ribbing.

This cowl can be adapted to fit any size. If you would like a larger cowl, cast on more stitches. If you would prefer a smaller cowl, cast on fewer stitches. Just be sure you are using an odd number of stitches. Want it to fit up over your head? Keep knitting until the length is 20 inches, or as long as needed to suit your preferences. Add stripes, work the purls in a contrasting color, or add embellishments. Whatever you decide to do, wear it and be warm.