Cut and Out Scarf and Cowl

This pattern is the ultimate “His and Hers” project, offering two distinct aesthetics to suit any personality: a delicate Floral Chart for an elegant touch and a bold Psychedelic Chart for a geometric vibe.

Whether you choose the flowing length of a scarf or the snug fit of a cowl (both included in the pattern), these designs let you create a coordinated set that is unified in spirit but unique in style.

Because both sides are always visible, it is the perfect showcase for double knitting, a technique that produces two “right sides” with zero messy floats. The result is a thick, squishy, and fully reversible fabric that looks flawless from every angle and provides twice the warmth for those chilly days.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Scarf: Length approx 59” / 150 cm, width approx 10.25” / 26 cm.Cowl: Length before grafting approx 24” / 60 cm, width approx 10.25” / 26 cm.

YARN

Any fingering- to light-sport weight yarn is suitable for these projects. For a scarf that drapes elegantly, choose weighted or airy yarns like superwash merino or alpaca. For a structured cowl that stands upright against the wind, opt for a lightweight, woolen-spun yarn worked at a tighter gauge to prevent collapsing.

Yardage needed:

For the scarf: 492 yd (450 m) of each color, dark (color B) and light (color A).

For the cowl: 202 yd (185 m) of each color, dark (color B) and light (color A).

NEEDLES:

Scarf: Size US 3 (3.25 mm) needles OR Size US 2-2.5 (2.75-3mm) needles.

Needle size depends on yarn weight and the desired fabric.

Cowl: Main needles: Size US 2 (2.75mm) circular needles, 24-32” (60-80 cm) cable. One spare needle in your main needle size or smaller. A crochet hook in your main needle size or smaller.

GAUGE after blocking:

With US 3 (3.25 mm) needle:23 pairs and 26 rows = 4” (10 cm). One repeat of the pattern: 59 pairs = 10.25” (26 cm) / 34 rows = 5” (13 cm).

With US 2 (2.75 mm) needle:25 pairs and 31 rows = 4” (10 cm). One repeat of the pattern: 59 pairs = 10” (24 cm) / 34 rows = 4.25” (11 cm).