Feeling the need to share a little Canadiana inspired pattern. The True North, Strong and Free Cowl was written for anyone to knit who might need just a little bolstering of their of spirit in these wild and crazy times.
While not 100% geographically accurate, the cowl features a map of Canada on one side and a partial phrase from our National anthem on the other side. I’ve done my best to make the motif of Canada as representative as possible but it is difficult with the stitch parameters I was working with. I took a little artistic license here and there.
The pattern is UNTESTED but I’ve knit so many cowls in the past few years that I feel comfortable releasing this free for people to enjoy.
I have included direction for knitting it in either fingering weight yarn or a light worsted/DK weight. The yardage is just an approximate but I have increased the amount so that no one should run out of yarn in progress of knitting their project. If you are shorter on yarn than the pattern suggests, you could always reduce the top and bottom ribbing to 1” in height for each.
The yarns that I would suggest are Fleece and Harmony Wildwinds 2 Ply or Selkirk worsted but please feel free to sub in what works for you.
I hope that you enjoy making this project and that you wear it proudly!
And, if you’re looking for an amazing hat to match your cowl, I highly recommend Live by the Leaf Toque by Good Fibrations!
Sand And Sky Creations 
Love the cowl and on my list now to knit, especially for friends that are away
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OH Goddess, I LOVE IT!! What a nice treat you gave us. I live in northern Idaho at this point in my life but have lived all across Canada and grew up in northern NH, close to Quebec. Wear it proudly is right!! Thank you so much for this and I will pass it on to like minded souls. Love, me
Thistle be a beautiful day! While there is tea there is hope!
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