Colorful and simple in silhouette, but so interesting in stitch pattern, Melissa Leapman's Heather’s Cowl in Attire Worsted is a piece you can wear just about anywhere. It's a great accent to a casual dress and ideal with just a denim jacket.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Height 12", Circumference 23"

MATERIALS: 3 (50g; 110yd) balls Willow Yarns Attire Worsted (100% extra-fine merino) color #0014 On Trend

Size 8 US (5 mm) 16" circular needle

Size 9 US (5.5 mm) 16" circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Stitch marker, yarn needle

Designer Elizabeth Helmich created her Draped Panels Cardi in Brook yarn to be interesting as well as practical. With panels that flatter and intersect with the back in an architectural way and the accent of a seed-stitch collar, it’s just the jacket that's trending today!

SIZES: Women’s XS (S, M, L, 1X)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: To Fit Bust 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)"

Width (at widest) 46¹/₂ (50¹/₂, 55, 59, 64)"

Length (at longest) 27 (27¹/₂, 28, 28¹/₂, 29)" from back neck, including collar

Whether you prefer cowls more like infinity scarves or double-wrapped close to your face, Sandi Prosser's That's a Wrap Cowl, in Ultra Alpaca Light, will work for both. Her stitch pattern of traveling cables is flanked by diamond-patterned eyelets.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Width 7¹/₂'' Length 49"

MATERIALS: 3 (50g; 144yd) hanks Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light (50% alpaca, 50% wool) color #4234 Cardinal

Size 6 US (4 mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Cable needle, yarn needle

GAUGE: 28 sts x 29 rows = 4" TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

This Hooded Cowl is a great accent piece over any jacket or coat and is particularly good when the weather is undecided. Snow? Just pull up the generous hood and not only are you dry, you're gorgeous too! Knitted in Coralita in an easy rib stitch.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Circumference 44", at widest

MATERIALS: 12 (50g; 27yd) balls Schachenmayr select Coralita (50% wool, 50% polyamide) color #04902 Midnight

Size 19 US (15 mm) 32" circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Stitch markers, stitch holders, cable needle, yarn needle

GAUGE: 6 sts x 9 rows/rnds = 4" in pattern.

An overlapping circular design, Heritage Shawl, designed by Cynthia Yanok in Heritage Alpaca, is a wonderful light, drapey accent, whether you're the edgy type or go for a more traditional look.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Length (from back neck to lower edge) 20", Diameter 40", Width (at base of one triangle) 30"

MATERIALS: 1 (250g; 1093yd) cone AC Wood/Knitglobal Heritage Alpaca (100% superfine alpaca) color Rose

Size 8 US (5mm) 60" or longer circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

24 stitch markers, yarn needle

GAUGE: 16 sts x 24 rows = 4" in St st TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

LACE PANEL (multiple of 23 sts)