Imagine stepping out into a crisp autumn morning, your breath curling into the air as you pull the Intertwined Cowl snug around your neck. The Intertwined Cowl is a cozy, stylish knit that wraps you in warmth and effortless elegance—like a comforting hug you can wear. It’s surprisingly easy to make, even if you’re new to slip stitch patterns!

Knit with plush bulky weight yarn, it works up quickly and feels luxuriously soft against your skin. The clever horizontal rib border combined with the slip stitch design creates rich texture and visual interest, making it a showstopper whether you’re headed to a chilly outdoor market or curling up by the fire with a good book.

Designed to be worn doubled for extra coziness, this modern cowl is the perfect quick knit to add to your handmade wardrobe or gift list. With each skein of hand-dyed yarn, every Intertwined Cowl is truly one of a kind—just like you.

Looking for an easy cowl knitting pattern that feels special? The Intertwined Cowl is your new go-to for fall and winter style.

Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
Techniques: Knitting in the round, Right slipped cross (RSC)
Special Features: Unique texture, Fantastic for highly variegated yarn, Quick knit, Customizable
Yarn Weight: Bulky
Size: One Size
Approximate Finished Measurements: 9.5” (24cm) tall x 28” (70cm) wide. Circumference is 56” (140cm).
Needles: US13 (9.0 mm) 24” (61 cm) circular needle or longer to obtain gauge
Notions: Stitch markers, Scissors, Darning needle, cable needle (optional)
Gauge: 14 sts x 16 rounds = 6” x 4” (15.25cm x 10cm) in stockinette stitch using US 13 (9.00mm) needles after blocking. Select needle size based on your yarn and your tension
Pattern Type: Written (no chart)

Pattern has been tested and professionally tech edited.

Sample in Bad Sheep Yarns Bulky weight in colorway Incantations. Uses 3 skeins or roughly 250 to 300 yards bulky weight yarn.

Yarn can be purchased from Bad Sheep Yarn using my affiliate link.

This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not distribute, sell, or reproduce this pattern. You may sell finished items made from this pattern, but please credit Barbanne Designs as the designer and link to this pattern page.

Wrap yourself in warmth and style—cast on the Intertwined Cowl today and create a piece that’s as unique and cozy as you are!