The City Sophisticate Cowl is the design that starts it all.
Featured in Purls and Peril, the first Maeve Lynch Knitting Mystery, this is the cowl Maeve designs before a quiet knitting group — and a quiet life — unravel into something far more complicated.
Worked in a classic A-line shape using mistake rib, the cowl is narrower at the neckline and gently flares as it widens, creating a flattering drape that sits comfortably over the shoulders without bulk. The texture is simple but elegant, making it an ideal everyday knit that feels polished whether you’re commuting across the city or settling in with needles and tea.
Knit in worsted-weight yarn, the pattern is approachable, adaptable, and forgiving — perfect for relaxed knitting sessions or easy travel projects. The mistake rib stitch creates depth and stretch, allowing the cowl to shine in a wide range of fibers and colours.
Simple to knit, cozy to wear, and endlessly versatile, the City Sophisticate Cowl is a modern classic — and a small but meaningful piece of Maeve’s world you can knit for yourself.
Pattern details:
A-line cowl with gentle flare
Mistake rib stitch pattern
Worsted-weight yarn
Easily adaptable for length and fit
Suitable for confident beginners and beyond
The City Sophisticate Cowl is the design that starts it all.
Featured in Purls and Peril, the first Maeve Lynch Knitting Mystery, this is the cowl Maeve designs before a quiet knitting group — and a quiet life — unravel into something far more complicated.
Worked in a classic A-line shape using mistake rib, the cowl is narrower at the neckline and gently flares as it widens, creating a flattering drape that sits comfortably over the shoulders without bulk. The texture is simple but elegant, making it an ideal everyday knit that feels polished whether you’re commuting across the city or settling in with needles and tea.
Knit in worsted-weight yarn, the pattern is approachable, adaptable, and forgiving — perfect for relaxed knitting sessions or easy travel projects. The mistake rib stitch creates depth and stretch, allowing the cowl to shine in a wide range of fibers and colours.
Simple to knit, cozy to wear, and endlessly versatile, the City Sophisticate Cowl is a modern classic — and a small but meaningful piece of Maeve’s world you can knit for yourself.
Pattern details:
A-line cowl with gentle flare
Mistake rib stitch pattern
Worsted-weight yarn
Easily adaptable for length and fit
Suitable for confident beginners and beyond
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