Hey there, fellow yarn lovers! 🧶 I’ve got something super exciting for you today. It’s the Bella On Main Street Cowl knitting pattern - and it’s perfect for quick makes, beginners and as we approach gifting & market season!

This Bella On Main Street Cowl knitting pattern is a dream for anyone starting out with knitting or if you’re like me, always on the lookout for quick, satisfying projects.

So, why am I all hyped about the Bella On Main Street Cowl? First off, it’s a breeze to knit. We’re talking about a fun, chill session with your circular needles, ending up with something gorgeous. And cozy! Oh, you bet! It’s like a warm hug around your neck.

If you’re new to knitting, tis is also a great skill building project to get comfortable working in the round! This pattern is was written as part of a ‘Learn To Knit’ series. I made sure it’s super beginner-friendly - no tricky stuff, just simple clear steps. And for my market stall friends or those prepping for the gift-giving season, this cowl is a total lifesaver.

But hey, I’m all about making things your own. Feel free to play around with the pattern - add a few stitches here and there for a bit of a drape or extra rows for that snug, ‘never-want-to-take-it-off’ feel.

If you have been around the blog for a bit, you know we LOVE to share free patterns for matching sets! (Proof: here & here.)(And even here - but I’ll admit that last one is a stretch!) The Bella On Main Street Cowl is no exception - check out the Bella Chunky Beanie free knitting pattern while you’re here. Oh and there’s ANOTHER matching pattern in the photos below - see if you can spot it!

Grab the ad-free pattern on etsy

Supply List:
Bulky Yarn approx. 100 - 214 yd. (depending on desired depth)
Purple sample: Asylum Fibers Yak Bulky Yarn (2 skeins / Approx 107 yd. each)
You can also use Asylum fibers Merino Bulky
US 10.5 / 6.5 mm 24” circular knitting needles
Large needle to weave ends

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
co – cast on (using long tail cast on method)
k – knit
p – purl
st(s) – stitch(es)
bo – bind off

Finished Size:
Purple Sample: 36” circumference x 12” depth
Grey / garter only sample: 23” circumference x 8” depth

NOTES:
This is a great beginner pattern in the round.
Gauge is not too important here.
You can add a few stitches for more of a draped effect - but may need more yarn.
I designed this for a beginner Learn To Knit workshop.

PATTERN - Purple Sample
CO 58 sts; Place marker and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist sts

Round 1: k
Round 2: p
Round 3: k
Round 4: p

Rounds 5 – 16: k
Round 17: p
Round 18: k
Round 19: p
Round 20: k
Round 21: p
Rounds 22 – 34: k

Round 35: p
Round 36: k
Round 37: p
Round 38: k

BO.
Block.

pick up the pattern pdf on etsy

If you eagle-eyes out there spy the cutie little headband in the photo below and wonder about it - it’s the Main Street Ear Warmer Headband! Another free knitting pattern here on the blog.

PATTERN - Grey / Garter Only Sample for a different texture but similar stylish look
CO 58 sts; Place marker and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist sts

Round 1: k

Rounds 2: p

Round 3 - 38: Alternate Rounds 1, 2 all the way to Round 38.

Bind Off

Fasten Off leaving 5” tail

Wet blocking serves the garter version best.

OPTIONAL ACCENT:
Using the 5” tail, weave in and out across the width of the cowl following the stitch pattern then pull tight like a drawstring.
This will create a cinch for a fun accent.
Fasten and secure the end and fasten off.

Weave in all ends.