Knitted Turtleneck Collar Cowl

The knitted turtleneck collar cowl is a cozy and versatile fashion accessory that adds a touch of warmth and style to any outfit. With its soft and stretchy material, it feels like a comforting hug around your neck while keeping you toasty on chilly days. This trendy piece is perfect for layering over sweaters or under coats to create a chic and polished look. Whether you're running errands or enjoying a leisurely walk, the knitted turtleneck collar cowl is sure to become your new favorite go-to accessory for fall and winter!

Skill Level: Easy

Gauge: 10 sts and 21 rows of garter stitch is 4″ x 4″ (10x10cm)

Materials

• Approximately 250 yards double strands (500 yards total) worsted weight yarn or any bulky weight yarn that you can meet the correct gauge with.
• US Size 11/8mm needles, 24″ and 16″ circulars
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle for weaving ends
• Scissors

Notes

• – * * indicates a repeat
• – (xx) at the end of a row/round indicates how many total stitches for that row/round

Stitch Index

• CO – cast on
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• R – row/round
• PM – place marker
• SM – slip marker
• BO – bind off
• yo – yarn over
• k – knit
• k1tbl – knit indicated stitch through the back of the loop instead of the front of the loop, making a slightly twisted knit stitch
• k2tog – knit 2 stitches together
• p – purl

Pattern

Foundation (using 24″ circulars): CO 4

R1 k4 (4)

R2 k2, yo, k to end (5)

R3-49 repeat R2 until you have 41 sts on your needle, increasing by 1 st per row (41)

R50-60 k2, yo, k2tog, k to end (41)

Creating the neck opening

R61 k2, yo, k2tog, k4, BO 25 sts using your preferred method, k7 (8sts on each end left on needles)

R62 k2, yo, k2tog, k4, using the backwards loop method CO 25 sts, k remaining 8 sts from opposite end of row (41)

R63-72 k2, yo, k2tog, k to end (41)

R73 k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k to end (40)

R74 repeat R73 until you have 5 sts on your needle, decreasing by 1 st per row (5)

R75 k2, yo, k2tog (4)

BO using your preferred method

Cowl (using 16″ circulars)

Foundation pick up 55 sts (I picked up one extra stitch to account for the stitch I lose while joining, you need an even number of sts for the 1×1 ribbing for the cowl) evenly around neck opening, join in the round, PM

R1 *k1tbl, p1*, SM (54)

Repeat R1 until your cowl measures 8″ or until you reach your desired length.

BO using a stretchy bind off.

Weave in ends and you’re done!