The Pioneer Cowl Knitting Pattern

The Pioneer Cowl is the perfect pattern for a new knitter's first project. It’s simple design will have you stacking up piles of these cowls in no time. Warm and cozy without feeling too heavy, this chunky cowl is perfect from autumn till spring. Add this pattern to your repertoire to knit up your own collection of beautiful wardrobe staples. As always, this design makes a wonderful handmade gift, too.

DIFFICULTY: easy; very beginner friendly
SKILLS: basic knitting skills required: cast on, knit stitch, cast off, simple seaming, weaving in ends.
TIME: make it in an afternoon or two.