This free cowl knitting pattern creates a cozy bandana cowl with the style of a triangle shawl, minus the extended ends for a less bulky look. It’s perfect for a quick and stylish winter accessory! Begin with a small triangle shawl, then stop extending the two outer points as you reach your desired cowl circumference. Transition to decreasing stitches for a clean 90-degree angle, forming the cowl’s straight edge. After achieving the desired cowl height, add garter stitch rows to prevent curling, bind off, and seam the edges together to close the cowl. You can use any bulky yarn in your preferred color – you’ll only need about 2 skeins. The finished cowl measures approximately 28″ x 25″. Learn how to make this beautiful and practical piece using the tutorial below.