Bohemian Bandana Cowl

**This pattern is FREE for 24 hours until Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9 am EST with the code BOHOCOWL** *Thank you so much to my wonderful test knitters and my tech editor, Cassandra Caiado!* If it’s a crime to love a bandana cowl then lock me up. They are simple to make and cozy to wear. This one is based on a triangular shawl design from 2015. This cowl is a good chance to use a favourite colour combo. I suggest using two colours with lots of contrast and avoid busy yarns such as variegated colours or stripes. This design is knit from the top to the bottom in the round to the ribbing which is worked flat with short rows for shaping around the neck. It uses basic elements like knits, purls and yarn overs to create something magical. **Skill Level** Rookie-**Apprentice**-Virtuoso-Genius **Skills** knit, purl, yarn over, German short rows **Sizes** one size - see pattern for a schematic with measurements **Gauge** approx 28 sts and 38 rows = 10 cm (4”) in Irish moss st on 3.5 mm (US 7) after blocking **Yardage and Yarn** fingering weight wool in 2 contrasting colours: Colour A = approx 65 g (300 yds) Colour B = approx 55 g (245 yds) **Suggested Brand** 2 skeins October Knits Superwash BFL Helix Sock 100% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool 365 m (399 yds) per 100 g shown in colours Handsome Santa (teal - Colour A) and Secret of the Ooze (green - Colour B) **Needles** 3.5 mm (US 4) 40 cm (16”) circs 3.5 mm (US 4) 60 cm (24”) circs - to change to as the cowl grows (optional) 4 mm (US 6) of any type for BO or size needed to obtain gauge **Other Materials** tapestry needle or teeny crochet hook for tails 3 ring stitch markers