Hidden Lace Cowl

This is an intermediate cowl knitting pattern using bulky superwash yarn. It is worked from the bottom up and in the round, with slip stitches, yarn overs, and a unique ribbing pattern. A full video tutorial shows every aspect of knitting this project.

Why “Hidden Lace”? When you knit a lace pattern in bulky yarn, it looks entirely different, with a squishy, stretchy feel that is wonderfully cozy as a cowl. The Twin Rib pattern does not curl, so the cowl stands up on its own to cover the neck area. My mom would have loved this feature (she always joked about getting a face lift and never did). This pattern is in honor of her, Jane Stanley, gone now for many years and still missed.

One size - This is a snug cowl with 1-2 inches of positive ease. If you like a wider, more drapey cowl, you can increase the circumference by adding stitches in multiples of 6. Pattern is 90 stitches, but could easily be 96, 102, etc. Dimensions 10.5" (26.5 cm) width, 21” (53.5 cm) circum., 7" (18cm) height.