Mel at Mellywood’s Mansion lives in Australia, where it’s winter, and a friend asked her for a cowl. She wanted to get it done quickly, so she pulled out her big needles (20 mm, or US 36) and a bit of yarn and made her quick knit cowl.

It’s very loose, of course, but still plenty warm, and a really cute accessory you can knit on the double, whether you’re dreaming of colder weather or already living it.

I love simple, instant gratification projects!

[Photo via Mellywood’s Mansion.]