With some very simple knitting—and a little fussy finishing—you’ll have a double layer cowl that’s totally seamless, utterly reversible, and very versatile. The two-color version can be worn either color out or shifted halfway for bold color blocking. (We’ve also included a bonus pattern for a totally tubular headband that you can knot, or not.)

Yarn

Small cowl: Shown in blue: 1 skein Rowan Kidsilk Haze, Color 639.

Or approx. 229 yds / 210m of an equivalent lace-weight mohair.

Large cowl: Shown in two tones: 2 skeins Rowan Kidsilk Haze (229 yds / 210m each),

 Colors 595 and 641.

And shown in 1 skein Rowan Kidsilk Haze Stripe (460 yds / 420m), Color 359.

Or approx. 460 yds / 420m of an equivalent lace-weight mohair.

Headband: 1 skein Rowan Kidsilk Haze.

Or approx. 150 yds / 137m of an equivalent lace-weight yarn.

Needles & notions

Cowls: US 2⁄3 (3mm) 16 (24)“ circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.

Headband: US 2⁄3 (3mm) double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge.

All pieces: Another needle or set of needles (same size or smaller), for grafting.

US D-E (3.25-3.5mm) crochet hook for provisional cast-on.

Finished sizes

Small cowl: Approx. 24” / 61cm around x 5½“ / 14cm deep, after grafting or seaming.

Large cowl: Approx. 28” / 71cm around x 9” / 23cm deep, after grafting or seaming.

Headband: Approx. 4” / 10cm wide x 17” / 43 cm around, after knotting and grafting, before stretching.