New Cashmere Bandana Cowl!

Our original Bandana Cowl is a Purl Bee favorite, knit up it Swans Island beautiful merino Bulky. We love it too! But we couldn't resist the temptation to get even cozier with the help of Jade Sapphire's extraordinary 8 Ply 100% Mongolian Cashmere. Carefully selected, gorgeously spun and lovingly hand dyed, it doesn't really get any better than Jade Sapphire's cashmere!

For a whole new perspective on winter, put this quick knit at the top of your list. For Erin's original pattern, plus even more fabulous yarn suggestions, visit her Bandana Cowl Project Journal right here!

Comments

[Christy - Lil Bit Brit]

I do love the cowl.

Just right for this time of year.

Christy
Lil Bit Brit

[Laura]

i just adore this pattern and have made it several times, but now I would really love it in Jade Sapphire . But I only have 6 ply-what shall I do?

[purl bee]

Hi Laura-

This pattern is tricky to adjust so it's important that you're getting the same gauge. With that said, if you really want to use your 6 ply you could try using bigger needles to get the correct gauge, but it will make a more open fabric.

Thank you for writing in!

Molly

[Rachel]

I've made this twice before and love it--thank you for reposting! I'm wondering if there's a way to modify the pattern to fit a child. I'd love to knit one for a mom-friend of mine and her daughter, who's just leaving toddler-hood.

[Yelle]

OOooo I love it! I have never seen such a lovely style of handmade goodness for the neck!

[purl bee]

Hi Rachel-

We have no plans to write a smaller version of this pattern at the moment but you might try knitting it in a smaller gauge to get a smaller over all cowl.

Thank you for your question!

Molly

[Stephanie in MI]

I like this a lot. I wish I had some fashion sense, however. I would love to see you post photos of this with an outfit to see how you'd put it together with other clothing. I need that kind of tutoring. LOL. Thanks for all the great projects you bring us!

[Kat]

I love how this looks, but I've tried making it twice and the edges and point curl up funny :( what am I doing wrong?! Does anybody have any tips? Thanks!

[Lisa]

I love this pattern and have made it many times with many yarns. I agree that it can be tricky to adjust - a few scarves have been knit more than once. . . But it is easy to wear, flattering, and perfect for chilly bike rides or dog walks or gardening. Having no floppy ends makes it very cozy and tidy, and it is a nice color and texture contrast to crew neck sweaters or t shirts. Cashmere? Okay!

[Margaret]

Hey Stephanie, check out the Ravelry page for this cowl - there are loads of photos of people wearing the finished product. I has this pattern bookmarked, but when I saw someone at a party wearing it I was hooked! I've made 5 so far - dare I cast on a 6th? That cashmere os oh so tempting!

[purl bee]

Hi Kat-

To counteract the little curl you're getting in the point you can try blocking the cowl by soaking in cool water and wool-safe soap, then reshaping it to dry. If the curl is proving truly resistant you can pin it to a towel using rust-proof pins while it dries.

Thanks so much for your question!

-Erin

[Cathy W]

I notice that a skein of the cashmere is 30 yards shorter than the merino bulky. Is it still enough to make the cowl, or should I get 2 skeins?

[purl bee]

Hi Cathy W-

You will need 2 skeins of the cashmere. All of the materials info can be found on the pattern page here: http://www.purlbee.com/bandana-cowl/2011/10/11/sweet-stitching-with-erin-bandana-cowl.html

Thank you!

Molly