Bulky Weight Yarn:
Bulky weight handspun yarn (7wpi), about 150 yards
Gauge: 3.5 stitches per inch
size 10 (6mm) needles
Cast on 91 stitches
k1,p1 around until the cowl is as tall as you want, or until your yarn is almost gone.
Bind off loosely
Finished Measurements: 26" around; pictured cowl is 9" tall
Worsted Weight Yarn:
Worsted weight handspun yarn (9wpi), about 200 yards
Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch
size 8 (5mm) needles
Cast on 117 stitches
k1,p1 around until the cowl is as tall as you want, or until your yarn is almost gone.
Bind off loosely
Finished Measurements: 26" around; pictured cowl is 9" tall in bulky weight yarn