Easy & Free is a bandana style cowl that knits up quickly in your favorite aran or bulky weight yarn and is simple enough for adventurous beginners. Knit it in a single loop (shown in ochre) or in a double loop (shown in grey) that layers over itself for maximum coziness on chilly days. It’s a cowl anyone will love, so make one for all your friends and fam this winter! 

You can get this pattern FOR FREE by subscribing to my newsletter - click here to sign up now and the pattern will be automatically delivered to your inbox. The pattern is also available to purchase for those who’d rather opt-out of emails.

SKILL LEVEL
Easy

REQUIRED SKILLS
cast on (long tail) & bind off
knit & purl
knitting in the round
use of stitch markers
increase (yo)

MATERIALS
YARN: 200 (400) yds / 183 (366) m of aran - chunky weight yarn
Single Loop sample was knit in Quince & Co. Osprey (100%
American Wool; 170 yds/155m per 100g skein) in Honey.
Double Loop sample was knit with Cascade Eco (100% Peruvian Wool; 478 yds per 250g skein) in Antique.

NEEDLES: US 10/6 mm & 9/5.5 mm, one 20-36”/50-90 cm circular needle or
size required to obtain gauge and one size smaller.

NOTIONS: stitch markers, needle for weaving ends.