This cowl was inspired by the scene in The Woman in White in which the intrepid Marian Halcombe climbs out onto the roof of the verandah to eavesdrop on Sir Percival Glyde and Count Fosco. With names such as those, is there any doubt that these two men are the villains of the piece? In order to accomplish her mission, Marian has to remove her voluminous gown and her hoop skirts, which, according to her, take up the space of three men. She costumes herself in a dark petticoat and her cloak. I think this cowl, knit at one of two gauges, with a flared yoke and a neck long enough to pull up over the head to create a streamlined hood, would be a nice alternative, perfect for skulking about town and overhearing interesting conversations.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference at top of neck: 19 (21)“ / 48.5 (53.5)cm, unstretched

Circumference at bottom border of yoke: 30 (34)“ / 76 (86.5)cm
Length: 19 (21)” / 48.5 (53.5)cm

MATERIALS
Fearless Fibers MCN Sock (80% superwash merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 430yds / 393m per 100g skein, 14 wpi), Blue Raven colorway used for S/M size (Jana’s Dream colorway used for M/L size); 1 skein

For S/M size: US #6 / 4mm circular needle, 24” / 60cm or longer, or size needed to obtain gauge

For M/L size: US #7 / 4.5mm circular needle, 24” / 60cm or longer, or size needed to obtain gauge

Stitch marker
Cable needle or dpn
Yarn needle