My grandmother never went out without her makeup. She always wanted to present her “best foot forward” and that meant makeup and jewelry and watching her darken her eyebrows with this odd little brush. I’m not sure that she would have been called stylish, but Grandma did love her clothes. I think she would like the function and fashion of this cowl. You can choose to make the crocheted buttonholes or change it to buttonhole. I chose three larger buttons for my cowl, but you could choose one, two, or ten if that makes you happy. I think buttons are what make a piece truly unique when it comes to knitting this cowl. So, make sure that you choose the perfect buttons for your cowl.

This pattern is meant for an adventurous novice to advanced knitter and all those in-between.

Both written and charted directions are included in this pattern. Please read the entire pattern before beginning.

Yarn: PCC Yarn in White (Romney, Dorset, Rambouillet cross), 200 yards, fingering weight
PCC Yarn in Gray (Romney, Dorset, Rambouillet Cross & Jacob, Churro Cross), 400 yards, fingering weight Approximately 100 yards of white and 150 yards of gray used for the wider cowl

Needle: US 3 (3.25 mm) Signature DPNs or needles to obtain gauge, 3.5 mm crochet hook for finishing buttonholes

Gauge: 5.3 stitches per inch (spi) and 7 rows per inch (rpi) OR 22 stitches and 28 rows to 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette

Size: 25 inches by 9 inches OR 25 inches by 11 inches

To alter the size: Add or subtract stitches OR adjust your gauge to increase or decrease the length of the cowl as needed.

Notions: 3 one inch buttons or as many buttons as you want in a size you like