South Philly Skulls

Philly Skull Cowl is a stranded colorwork cowl featuring a bold skull motif. Knit in DK-weight yarn, it’s cozy, eye-catching, and perfect for spooky season — or anytime you want a little edge in your wardrobe. Any DK, light worsted yarn will work for this pattern. This design was inspired by some recycled cashmere I found at South Philly Yarn & Craft. I couldn’t resist pairing the yarn with a row of skulls for a modern take on a classic accessory. The cowl is offered in two sizes — a taller version for maximum coziness, and a shorter version if you prefer a lighter layer or want to conserve yarn. Both versions work beautifully in high-contrast colors, but this is also a great pattern to experiment with variegated or color-changing yarns for the skull motif,