When visiting my sister in coastal RI I’ve noticed that the wind is stronger and the air more moist than at home in upstate NY. Wearing a cowl keeps my neck nice and warm, allowing me to walk around in comfort. Great for cross country skiing too. oh and it works great as a doggy cowl too as those ‘so called coats’ don’t really keep their necks warm.

Edited and test knit. Yardage in kit was fine for the test knitter and she had no questions or improvements.

Line-by-line and Charted Instructions.

Heavy fingering or sportwt yarn bottom photo in handspun
Yardage ~120 yds (118m)
16” circular needles US 6 (4mm)
Neck Opening ~ 16-18”
Gauge in Coastal Stitch 5 sts/in blocked
Cast-on 88 sts

Notions: stitch markers, opt 0.25-0.375” bead
For smaller or larger sizes use a size smaller or larger needle

Heavy worsted or aran wt yarn top photo
~120 yds (118m)
US 9 (5 mm) 16” circs
Neck Opening ~ 20-22”
Gauge in Coastal Stitch 4 sts /in blocked
Cast-on 88 sts