Desert Doodle Cowl (Single-Sided)

To purchase on Ravelry, see Desert Doodle Cowl (Single-Sided).

THE DESERT DOODLE EXPANSION is inspired by deserts of the American Southwest, capturing the rugged beauty and vibrant resilience of the unique flora and fauna of the region. 

24 Doodle Motifs included are desert grass, cactus, terra cotta pots, lizard, beetle, snake, scorpion, armadillo, vulture, coyote, desert mountains, sun, cowboy boots & hat, and more!

This listing is for a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD for the FULL PATTERN. To view additional patterns, please see Desert Doodle Collection.

This is a Doodle Series Pattern, which means it includes micro charts intended to be used as mix-and-match colorwork motifs throughout the project. Use the charts in this pattern, or you can substitute ANY other Doodle charts!

This pattern is worked in the round, beginning with a ribbed bottom edge, followed by stranded colorwork, and finishing in ribbing along the top edge.

SIZE(S)

Adult Small (Medium, Large)*

*Available in standard and tapered fits.

MEASUREMENTS

• Height: 12 in [30 cm]
• Circumference: 20 (24, 28) in [50, 60 (70) cm]

YARN

Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight yarn that meets gauge. Doodles are designed to use leftover yarn, yarn advents, or any other small batches of colorways in your stash. Yarn shown is a suggestion from the Designer. Alternative yarns are encouraged.

Sample uses Yarnaceous Fibers Bronto DK base,100%Superwash Merino Wool, 100g skeins, 231yards [211 m] Colors: Desert Oasis Kit

Yardage listed in total yards per size due to the customizable nature of this pattern.

• 340 (400, 465) yards [311 (366, 425) meters]
• Approx. (1) 100g skein main color and (3-6) 20gskeins accent colors OR
• Approx. (5-6) 50g skeins for all colors

NOTE: Tapered version will use slightly less yardage than the standard cowl due to the decreases near the top of the cowl.

NEEDLES

Main Fabric: US 5/3.75 mm or size to obtain gauge

Ribbing: US 4/3.5 mm or one size smaller than gauge

24 or 32 in [60 or 80 cm] circular needles, depending on size selected

GAUGE

24 sts and 24 rows per 4 in [10 cm] in colorwork

NOTIONS

5 (6, 7) removable stitch markers (one in different color)

Scissors & Tapestry needle

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

Special techniques include stranded colorwork in the round and twisted ribbing.

SHARING

Please share progress photos and finished projects using #DesertDoodleCowl and @pacificknitco