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A Simple Project for the Seasonal Transition

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bandana cowl knitting patternI will probably still be wearing my scarves and shawls for a long time (because it’s often cool in the mornings and, well, I like them), and for me there is always time and reason to knit another shawl or cowl. And actually, I just knit a scarf the other day I still need to share with you!

Anyway, I’ve had my eye on this Bandana Cowl from Purl Soho for a while. It’s an old pattern, but as you know if you’ve ever looked at Purl Soho, their patterns are timeless classics you’ll want to knit and wear for years.

This simple bandana cowl is no exception.

It’s worked in the round, with a bit of Garter Stitch edging and some short rows to make the front longer than the back. A little shaping cuts down on the bulk in the back, too.

The project is worked in bulky yarn so you can knit it up in a flash, and you could probably even use a bulky cotton yarn blend to make it a little cooler for spring if that’s your thing.

[Photo: Purl Soho.]

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One of my missions as a crafter is to encourage people to use what they have to make something great. Accumulating stash is fun, but at some point you realize that you have more than you can ever use, and that can be really overwhelming.

A couple of years ago I wrote a book called How to Declutter Your Craft Supplies, which is all about why it’s so hard to let go of stash and how to deal with it. This is something I still struggle with and I’m in the midst of cleaning out my office/studio yet again (seriously, how can I still have so much stuff when I’m not buying anything new?).

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