The Design

It’s not just a name—the Last-Minute Cowl will knit up right quick! Use large needles, a super-chunky-weight yarn (or a chunky-weight held double), and choose a stitch from the free pattern—seed stitch or two-by-two rib. The results are nearly instantaneous—and incredibly warm! Knit one to give, give one to knit, or treat yourself.

We’ve doubled Brooklyn Tweed Quarry—a chunky-weight yarn spun from 100% Targhee Columbia wool—in two versions of our Last-Minute Cowl. In one, we marled two colors of Quarry together in two-by-two ribbing for a cowl with fantastic, stand-up structure. In the other, we picked one color for a dense, squishy seed stitch version. Light, lofty, yet wonderfully insulating, roving-inspired Quarry shines in both!

The Details

FINISHED SIZE
Seed-Stitch version: Approx. 24"/61cm circumference x 9"/23cm deep.
K2/P2 Ribbed version: Approx. 28"/71cm circumference x 12"/30cm deep.

YARN
Seed-Stitch version: 1 skein Brooklyn Tweed Quarry (200 yds/183m each) held doubled throughout; or approx. 200 yds/183m of an equivalent chunky-weight yarn held doubled.

K2/P2 Ribbed version: 1 skein each of 2 colors Brooklyn Tweed Quarry (200 yds/183m each) held together throughout; or approx. 175 yds/160m each of 2 colors of an equivalent chunky-weight yarn held together.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 17 (12mm) 24"/60cm circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.
Large stitch marker.
Darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
Approx 8 sts = 4"/10cm, blocked, depending on stitch pattern and yarn.
Note: Just get close.