60 Quick Cowls: Luxurious Projects to Knit.  Cowls are more popular than ever, and these 60 quick and luscious designs will appeal to knitters of all skill levels. Made of luxurious, worsted-weight, merino/alpaca blends, the cowls feature granny squares, faux cables, diagonal ridges, bobble flowers, colourful zigzags, textured lace and other popular patterns.