Three Fine Daughters of Farmer Brown

Looking for a simple cowl with lots of options? The Three Fine Daughters of Farmer Brown is just that…one pattern, five variations, easily adjusted for any circumference or yarn weight. It's the perfect pattern for those one or two skeins of handpainted yarn that you bought "just because they were pretty"...with no plans for what to make with them.

Named for the song by the folk group Eddie from Ohio, the Three Fine Daughters features two parent stitch patterns (Farmer Brown and Mrs. Brown) and three variations (their daughters Nellie, Dottie, and Becca). Choose one pattern stitch that best works with your yarn, or mix and match to create a cowl that’s unique to you.

Typically, 100 g of any weight yarn will make a short cowl (once around the neck), while longer cowls will require ~150-200 g, depending on size desired and yarn weight used.