Cowl Knitting Pattern with Straight Needles - Benevolence
Why You’ll Love This Pattern:
- Knit flat... no circular needles required
- Clean, simple texture that complements any outfit
- Beginner-friendly stitches with relaxing repetition
- Bulky yarn adds warmth, softness, and structure
- Quick(ish) to knit and perfect for thoughtful gifts
Designed for knitters who love the simplicity of straight needles, this cowl pattern offers comfort, ease, and timeless texture. Worked flat and seamed at the end, it’s a great intro project for beginners—or a soothing make for seasoned knitters who want something stress-free on their needles.
Perfect for slow mornings and cozy evenings, this cowl is a feel-good project from cast-on to bind-off. Download the ad-free, printable PDF and enjoy a calm, classic knit you’ll love wearing.
About:
Available Sizes: One
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Beginner & Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Techniques:
Knit Flat
Knit Stitch
Materials:
Yarn Weight: Bulky
Yardage: 295 – 305 yards (270 – 279 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Cascade Yarn Eco+ Yarn
Needle Size: US 11 (8mm) Knitting Needles
Gauge:
13 STS & 22 rows per 4″ (10cm) square
Notes:
Reversible.
CO edge is the height.
Knit using the garter knit stitch.
This cowl is knit flat, when you’re finished knitting you’ll sew the CO & BO edges together making it a cowl.
Terms:
This is a digital knitting pattern (PDF). No physical item will be sent. This pattern is for personal use only. You may not copy, distribute, or sell this pattern or any of its photos. You may sell finished items made with this pattern on a small scale, please credit Brome Fields as the designer.
If you have any questions, I’m just a message away. Thank you so much for being part of this cozy knitting community!
All the coziness,
Jennifer
Simple, beautiful, and endlessly wearable 💛