In November 2020 I released the fingering weight version of the "She's a Wildflower" cowl in collaboration with Lora Camp of Campfiber Yarns. This is the perfect project for leftover mini scraps! The texture is simple to learn. If you can knit and purl and do some very simple increases and decreases then this pattern should be simple for you to navigate. In November 2025 I released the worsted weight version of this cowl. Not only is the worsted weight version more cost-friendly, but it knits up even faster than the fingering weight version, making it a great last minute gift! Scroll down below the fingering weight version to find all information about the worsted weight version. Both versions are now available as FREE patterns here on the blog. Be sure you're following or purchasing the intended version for yourself.
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(Please note that the hat pattern is only available in fingering weight. I do not have a worsted weight version of this hat).
Finished Dimensions for Cowl: 16” long without blocking. With a light blocking and not overstretching, the blocked size is 18” long. 11.5” wide (23” circumference).
Gauge: 24 sts = 4” in stockinette
Supplies Needed
Needle Size: US 5 / 3.75mm 16” or 24" circular needles
Yarn: The yarns used were part of Lora’s “Minimalist” Collection. Fingering Weight Yarn -80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon
I used 5 Mini Skeins to create the colored rows in this cowl. To create this using multiple colors for your bobble rows, decide on your color pattern and just continue to switch colors on Rows 6 and 7 and Rows 11 and 12 for the cowl
Main Color “Elder”: 220 m – 60 g (240 yds – 2.1 oz)
5 Mini Skeins in the colors:
- “Almond Milk” – Blush: 12g – 43m
- “Content” – Mint: 10g – 36m
- “Canyon Clay” – Copper brown: 10g – 36m
- “Gentlemen’s Gray” – Navy: 10g – 36m
- “Americano” – Coffee brown: 10g – 36m
Stitch Abbreviations
- BO – Bind Off
- CC – Contrasting Color
- CO – Cast On
- K – Knit
- K2tog – Knit 2 together
- KFB – Knit front back
- MC – Main Color
- P – Purl
- P3tog – Purl 3 together
- Slp1 – Slip 1
- Sts - Stitches
- Wyif – With Yarn in Front
- YO – Yarn Over
P A T T E R N
CO 131 sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist your stitches. I suggest using a stitch marker to mark the beginning and ending of your round.
Row 1: *K1, P1* Repeat until 1 stitch remains. K the last stitch.
Row 2: *P1, K1* Repeat until 1 stitch remains. P the last stitch.
Repeat Rows 1 & 2 once more.
Row 3: K2tog, *K* Repeat to end (130 sts)
Rows 4 & 5: K all sts
Row 6: With CC, *Slp1, (K1 without dropping your stitch from the needle, YO, K1) all in the same st* Repeat to the end.
Row 7: With CC, *Slp1 wyif, P3tog* Repeat to the end. Cut yarn and leave a few inches for weaving in. (Tip: I like to trap my CC yarn in my last stitch before I cut it).
Rows 8-10: With MC, K all sts.
Row 11: With CC, *(K1 without dropping your stitch from the needle, YO, K1) all in the same stitch, Slp1* Repeat to the end.
Row 12: With CC, *P3tog, Slp1 wyif* Repeat to the end.
Rows 13 – 15: With MC, K all sts. Repeat Rows 6 – 15, fourteen more times. (You should have 30 bobble rows).
Repeat Rows 6 – 10, one more time.
Final border edge:
Row 1: KFB, *K1, P1* Repeat until 1 st remains. K last st.
Rows 2 and 4: *P1, K1* Repeat until 1 st remains. P last st.
Row 3: *K1, P1* Repeat until 1 st remains. K last st.
Bind off. Weave in all ends.
GET THE WILDFLOWER {WORSTED WEIGHT} COWL PATTERN
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Finished Dimensions for Cowl: Finished cowl measures approximately 12 in/ 30.5 cm tall x 12.5 in/31.75 cm (25 in/63.5 cm circumference)
Gauge: In a 4 in x 4 in swatch (10 cm x 10cm) 7 bobble rows and 18 knit stockinette rows
and 20.5 knit stitches wide.
Supplies Needed
Needle Size: US 8/5mm 24 inch circular knitting needles
Yarn:
1 ball of Lion Brand Wool-Ease “Linen” 197 yds/180 m (3 oz/85 g)
1 ball of Lion Brand Landscapes “Mountain Range” 147 yds/134 m (3.5 oz/100 g)
Note: When you switch colors you will trap that color and carry it up until you need it again.
Stitch Abbreviations
- BO – Bind Off
- CC – Contrasting Color
- CO – Cast On
- K – Knit
- K1tbl – Knit one stitch through the back loop
- MC – Main Color
- P – Purl
- P3tog – Purl 3 together
- Slp1 – Slip 1 knit wise
- Sts - Stitches
- Wyif – With Yarn in Front
- YO – Yarn Over
P A T T E R N
With MC, CO 118 stitches (119 if you use an extra stitch to join in the round). I used the German Twisted Cast On method for a nice stretchy cast on. I also suggest placing a stitch marker to mark the beginning and end of your round.
Row 1: *K1, P1* Repeat around.
Row 2: *K1tbl, P1* Repeat around.
Repeat Row 2 two more times.
Rows 3 - 5: K all sts.
Row 6: With CC, *Slp1, (K1 without dropping your stitch from the needle, YO, K1) all in the same st* Repeat to the end. (Note: I like to do a reverse YO; for whatever reason it seems to make working the following row easier for me. Do what feels best for you).
Row 7: With CC, *Slp1 wyif, P3tog* Repeat to the end.
Rows 8-10: With MC, repeat Rows 3-5.
Row 11: With CC, *(K1 without dropping your stitch from the needle, YO, K1) all in the same stitch, Slp1* Repeat to the end.
Row 12: With CC, *P3tog, Slp1 wyif* Repeat to the end.
Rows 13 – 15: With MC, repeat Rows 3-5.
Repeat Rows 6 – 15, seven more times.
Repeat Rows 6 – 10, one more time. You should have 17 bobble rows.
Final twisted rib edge:
Rows 1 - 4: *K1tbl, P1* Repeat around.
BO in K1, P1 manner. Weave in ends.