Welcome to Pacific Knit Co.! If you are looking for a simple cowl pattern, this is a great place to start. All the techniques in this pattern include links to our tutorials, but the customization options are endless, so it's perfect for beginners and experts alike!

The DOODLE STANDARD COWL is the perfect first Doodle project. There are no increases or decreases, making it a great project to practice knitting in colorwork. The simple shape can be used as-is, but is also a great backdrop for showcasing beautiful yarn, building a scene in colorwork, or simply stacking your favorite Doodle charts together! 

This is a Pacific Knit Co. Base Doodle Pattern, which means it is a “blank canvas” pattern created for you to design and knit your own customized project! All of our Doodle Base Patterns can be used to mix-and-match with all of Pacific Knit Co.'s Doodle Colorwork Charts. But the patterns work just as well on their own for knitters who just want a simple, no-frills project.

Want more info? The complete PDF pattern for the Doodle Standard Cowl (including detailed techniques, modification options and blank colorwork charts) is available on our website and on Ravelry.

THE DOODLE STANDARD COWL

 

PATTERN INFORMATION

SIZES

• Approx. 16, 20 (24, 28, 32) in [40, 50 (60, 70, 80) cm] finished circumference
• Approx. 8, 10 (12, 12, 14) in [20, 25 (25, 30, 35) cm] finished height

YARN

Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight yarn that meets gauge. Note: yardage listed is approximate total yards/meters per size in colorwork and may be slightly less if knit in a single color.

• 200, 300 (430, 500, 675) yards
• 183, 274 (393, 457, 617) meters

NEEDLES

• US 5 / 3.75 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• One size smaller needles for ribbing (optional)
• 16 or 24 in [40 or 60 cm] circular needles (depending on size knit)

GAUGE

• 24 sts & 24 rnds= 4 in [10 cm] in stockinette

NOTIONS

• Stitch markers (one in a different color if adding colorwork)
• Scissors & Tapestry needle

TECHNIQUES

• Long tail cast-on
• Knitting in the round
• Twisted ribbing
• Stranded colorwork knitting (optional)

ABBREVIATIONS

See our full list of Common Knitting Terms & Abbreviations.

SHARING

#PKCDoodleCowl and @PacificKnitCo on Instagram

OPTIONAL MODIFICATIONS

Want to add colorwork? Take a look at our full library of Doodle Colorwork Charts (dozens of themes to choose from as either digital downloads or physical card decks). Head over to How to Choose and Assemble your Doodles for more information and resources for planning your designs!

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

CAST-ON

With smaller needles and lower ribbing color, cast on 96, 120 (144, 168, 192) stitches using long tail cast-on (or preferred method).

Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist sts, and place marker for BOR.

LOWER RIBBING

Work twisted ribbing (k1tbl, p1) or preferred ribbing style to end of round.

Continue working in twisted ribbing until work measures approx. 1 in [2.5 cm] or desired height.

BODY OF COWL

Switch to larger needles and knit 1 round in lower ribbing color. If adding Doodle colorwork below, place a stitch marker every 24 sts.

If you want to work in PLAIN KNITTING:

• Continue working in the round, knitting all stitches on all rounds, until the body of the cowl (minus lower ribbing) measures approx. 6, 8 (10, 10, 12) in [15, 20 (25, 25, 30) cm] or until cowl is close to desired height (remember you will also be adding ribbing on top).

If you want to ADD COLORWORK:

• Select your first Doodle chart and work it around the circumference. Once complete, work the next chart in the same manner. Join your contrast color(s) as necessary.
  
• Knit in colorwork in the round, following your chosen charts, until the body of the cowl (minus lower ribbing) measures approx. 6, 8 (10, 10, 12) in [15, 20 (25, 25, 30) cm] or until cowl is close to desired height (remember you will also be adding ribbing on top).

Want to plan out your colorwork? Read about Estimating Row Gauge & Chart Height to understand how many rows to plan for your design and then draw it out using our Blank Doodle Master Chart or our Blank Coloring Pages to get creative!

Break all yarns except color you will use for upper ribbing.

Knit 2 rounds in upper ribbing color.

UPPER RIBBING

Switch to smaller needles.

Work twisted ribbing (k1tbl, p1) or preferred ribbing style to end of round.

Continue working in twisted ribbing until work measures approx. 1 in [2.5 cm] or desired height, to match lower ribbing.

FINISHING

Bind off in-pattern, weave in your ends, and block to pattern dimensions.

ENJOY YOUR NEW COWL!

Want to add colorwork? Take a look at our full library of Doodle Colorwork Charts (dozens of themes to choose from as either digital downloads or physical card decks). Head over to How to Choose and Assemble your Doodles for more information and resources for planning your designs!

If you enjoyed this pattern, check out our other Base Doodle Patterns, as well as our full library of fun and informative blog posts!

Want more info? The complete PDF pattern for the Standard Cowl (including detailed techniques, modification options and blank colorwork charts) is available on our website and on Ravelry.

 

Happy Doodling!

Blog and pattern written by Jamie Lomax