Cowl Girls by Cathy Carron

Up to your neck in boring old scarves? Following the success of her book “Hattitude”, designer Cathy Carron is here to bring life to your knitting repertoire with her fashion-forward and funky take on the hippest accessory out there: the cowl. “Cowl Girls” features 40 patterns for knitters of every skill level, and there's sure to be at least a few that are just so you.

Options include:

• A preppy polo-style collar

• A breezy summer-weight cowl

• A crafty gaiter with a hidden pocket

• A striking infinity scarf (with just as many ways to wear it)

• A chic British-inspired ponchette

And dozens more designs that are as fun to knit as they are to wear.